Health Checkups in Korea — Korean hospital guide
Health Checkups in Korea

Health Checkups — Final Checklist

A Simple Checklist for International Patients

Quick summary
Before booking
Compare actual tests and services
Before checkup
Follow the center's specific preparation instructions
Medication
Do not change prescribed medication without appropriate guidance
At the center
Ask about anything you do not understand
Results
Confirm delivery method and language
Before leaving Korea
Obtain important medical records
Abnormal finding
Arrange appropriate medical follow-up

A little preparation can make a health checkup in Korea much easier. International patients should confirm the program, preparation requirements, costs, language support, and result procedures before arriving at the screening center.

Health Checkups — Final Checklist

BEFORE BOOKING

Confirm:

  • Screening program
  • Tests included
  • Optional examinations
  • Total estimated cost
  • International patient availability
  • Language or interpretation support
  • Result language
  • Follow-up services
  • Cancellation or change policies

WHEN MAKING THE APPOINTMENT

Tell the medical institution about relevant circumstances when requested, including:

  • Existing medical conditions
  • Current medications
  • Allergies
  • Previous major surgery
  • Previous important examination results
  • Pregnancy or possible pregnancy
  • Other information relevant to the planned examinations

Ask whether any previous medical records should be submitted in advance.

BEFORE THE CHECKUP

Follow the screening center's instructions concerning:

Health Checkups — Final Checklist

Fasting → Medication → Food & Drinks → Colonoscopy Preparation → Arrival Time

Do not substitute general internet advice for the instructions provided for your specific examination.

WHAT TO BRING

Prepare what the institution requires, which may include:

  • Passport or identification
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Medication information
  • Relevant medical records
  • Insurance information when applicable
  • Payment method
  • Glasses or hearing aids if needed

DURING THE CHECKUP

If you do not understand an examination or instruction, ask before proceeding.

International patients should not hesitate to request clarification about:

Health Checkups — Final Checklist

Test Purpose → Procedure → Preparation → Additional Cost → Follow-Up

BEFORE LEAVING THE CENTER

Confirm:

  • When results will be available
  • How results will be delivered
  • Whether an English report is available
  • Whether a results consultation is included
  • How to obtain medical images or records
  • What to do if further evaluation is recommended

BEFORE LEAVING KOREA

If an important abnormality is identified, determine whether follow-up should occur in Korea or after returning home.

Obtain relevant records needed for continuity of care.

HEALTH CHECKUP FLOW

Choose Program → Book → Prepare → Checkup → Receive Results → Follow Up if Needed

Official resources

National Health Insurance Service (NHIS)

www.nhis.or.kr

Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA)

www.hira.or.kr

Ministry of Health and Welfare

www.mohw.go.kr

ASK KOREA Transit