Property Insurance in South Korea

There are no major health risks in the country, thus, there are no required vaccinations. However, as a safety measure, the government is recommending vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid and other routine vaccines. Hepatitis A is another disease one is advised to get vaccinated against, along with Hepatitis B which is highly recommended for those whose work exposes them to blood and other body fluids and those who might be sexually active in South Korea. It would be...Read More >

The Seoul Poison Center, which may be reached by dialing 129, also offers poison emergency services but with non-English-speaking operators. The Medical Referral Service, which may be accessed by dialing 010-4769-8212 or 010-8750-8212, does not provide emergency assistance but will give information about how and where to get prompt medical help. Read More >

Every expat should come to South Korea prepared with anti-allergy medications. Although generally harmless, allergies can be very inconvenient and have the potential to develop into more serious medical conditions, especially for those with existing respiratory problems such as asthma. Hence, it is always best to see a travel medicine specialist prior to departure and keep one's international health insurance handy. Read More >