Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. It’s another festive themed episode! We’re discussing Christmastime in South Korea and Spain with American expat and English teacher, Jesse Sweed. We talk about festive activities in the classroom, the perils of the Secret Santa gift, Spain’s Three Kings Day and how Jesse’s experience … Read more
South Korea has a two-tier health insurance system which consists of public and private health insurance. The national health service is mandatory and comprehensive, and it provides care that is free at the point of delivery for around 97% of the country’s citizens. We will look below at your options for registering with healthcare in … Read more
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long as the coronavirus crisis continues, always check official government guidance before travelling. Most prescription medications that are available in the West are available in South Korea, though not necessarily under the same name. You may … Read more
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long as the coronavirus crisis continues, always check official government guidance before travelling. In South Korea, the price you will pay for prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care will depend on a number of factors. For … Read more
South Korea provides an extremely high standard of healthcare, ranked second in CEOWORLD’s 2019 Healthcare Index. By comparison, the United Kingdom came thirteenth, and the United States came thirtieth. South Korea is recognised for its pioneering medical research, especially in the field of cosmetic surgery.The South Korean healthcare system is highly developed, with modern facilities … Read more
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long as the coronavirus crisis continues, always check official government guidance before travelling.The best way to keep health insurance costs low is to join the national health insurance (NHI) scheme, which is mandatory for anyone living … Read more
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long as the coronavirus crisis continues, always check official government guidance before travelling.If you want to keep fit and healthy in South Korea, then you can start by taking precautions before you enter the country. No … Read more
Note: This article assumes a normal state of affairs and cannot predict future developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus. As long as the coronavirus crisis continues, always check official government guidance before travelling.If you are planning to have a health procedure in South Korea, the chances are good that it will at least be up to … Read more
