How do I get a health check-up in Korea?

If you're enrolled in National Health Insurance, you can get the free general health check-up every 2 years (every year for non-office workers), plus cancer screenings by age and sex. Private check-up packages aren't covered. What to do 1. Check whether you're due this year on the NHIS website (검진대상 조회) or by calling 1577-1000 (English 033-811-2000). If you're an employee, NHIS notifies your workplace. 2. Find a check-up center on the NHIS website (기관 찾기) and book ahead. 3. Bring photo ID such as your passport. NHIS's English page has multilingual check-up forms. 4. Finish by December 31; the check-up year runs January 1 to December 31. Missed last year's? Ask NHIS to add you to this year's list. Good to know • Who: employees, regional householders, and household members and dependents aged 20 or older. • Cancer screenings depend on age and sex, and some come with a copay. Extra tests you choose yourself aren't covered. Official sources • NHIS – General health check-up (Korean): https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/wbhaca04500m01.do • NHIS – Cancer screening (Korean): https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/wbhaca04600m01.do • NHIS – Guidance for foreigners (English): https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/wbheaa02900m01.do This is general information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 119. Checked by the Verihood team on October 3, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you act.