National Health Insurance

Korean Healthcare System: Speed, Technology, and the NHI Magic

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Automated medication packaging in the Korean Healthcare System.

In most countries, “seeing a specialist” is a project that takes weeks. However, in Korea, it is a task you can finish during your lunch break. Specifically, the Korean Healthcare System is world-renowned for its efficiency and the National Health Insurance (NHI) that covers almost everyone. Consequently, people in Korea go to the doctor for … Read more

Korean Hospital Guide: Why I Got 10 Pills for a Cold

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In the US, going to the doctor is a luxury event. You book it weeks in advance, wait for hours, and then pay $200 just to say “Hello.” In Korea, going to the doctor is like going to a convenience store. It is fast, efficient, and shockingly cheap. But there is a catch. Korean doctors … Read more