Worth reading before you need it, not after. Three official services cover almost every case: your insurance status, which clinic is open right now, and what is going around. Links only.
Health insurance
If you stay more than six months you are generally required to join, and the premium is calculated for you rather than chosen. Check your own status rather than assuming your employer handled it.
National Health Insurance Service (English)Eligibility, premiums and benefits for foreign residents, in English.nhis.or.krConfirm you are actually enrolled and what your premium is based on. Errors here are common and fixable.
Care after hours
During the holiday most neighbourhood clinics are closed. There is an official service that lists what is open right now, including pharmacies.
E-Gen — national emergency medical portalFind emergency rooms, clinics and pharmacies open at this moment, by location.e-gen.or.krSearch here before heading to an emergency room. A clinic that is open will cost far less.
Korea Disease Control and Prevention AgencyOfficial notices on infectious disease, vaccination and seasonal health advisories.kdca.go.krCheck here for what is circulating and for free or subsidised vaccination periods.
Coverage depends on your status and how long you have been here, and emergency room fees are not the same as clinic fees. Check your own case on the official pages.
Has anyone found a clinic near them with staff who speak your language?
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