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 STUDENT SERVICES Insurance
Purpose
  • - To reduce the financial burden on students, in the event of accidents or illnesses while studying
  • - To maintain a stable and secure overseas study experience through mandatory insurance
Notes regarding international student insurance ※ The following are not covered by insurance.
  • - Intended accidents, treatment for appearance enhancement, dental treatment, oriental medicine, preexistent diseases or injuries are not insured.
Other
  • - All International Students staying in Korea are subject to a mandatory subscription to National Health Insurance from March 1, 2021
  • - Non-insured persons should submit a copy of insurance certificate after applying for National Health Insurance or international student insurance.
  • - Submission and Inquiries: Office of International Education (International Hall 38, 1F, 02-970-9209)
Types of Insurances
Category (Necessary)National Health Insurance (Select)International student insurance
Application period
  • Overseas(D-2): first entry→Alien registration date, Reentry→Reentry date
  • Overseas(D-4): six months after the entry date
  • (예외) * Overseas Koreans with F-4 visa:  On the date of admission into a school(if a copy of the proof of enrollment is submitted)
Visit the Office of International Education (Student ID required)
Insurance amount 56,030 won per month (2022.)

School application (for one year)

Insurance coverage
  • - Dental care, oriental medical treatment, prenancy and childbirth-related medical expenses
  • - General Health checkups (every 2 years)
  • - Death and disability insurance
  • - Surgery, hospitalization(5,000,000KRW)
  • - outpatient treatment(50,000KRW), Prescription drugs
  • - special expenses, everyday life support
Details
  • - Monthly insurance payment required (체납시 비자연장 제한 있음)
  • - Family registration possible (Application for family subscription, Apostille, translated into Korean and notarized)
  • - Low initial costs; covers common illnesses such as colds and gastrointestinal issues
  • - Pregnancy and childbirth-related expenses support(National Haengbok Card)
  • - Insurance certificates are issued only to subscribers of the National Health Insurance
  • - special expenses, everyday life support
  • - Pay for insurance only once a year
  • - Insurance period: One year from the date of insurance fee payment
  • - While early treatment costs are high,
    ① Outpatients can claim insurance after paying for medical expenses first
    ② Inpatients and emergency patients are guaranteed at least one million won
    ③ Insurance for sudden accident or illness is guaranteed
  • - Notice(Not covered under the insurance)
  •   Injuries caused by intentional behaviors, dental care, illnesses or injuries that existed before the insurance began
  •    * For more detailed information, please refer to the insurance policy terms
(Mandatory) National Health Insurance: Go to a hospital►confirm the registration►treatment►pay the patient's share
(Optional) International student insurance
Application
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY|Office of International Affairs
Tel : +82-2-970-9206~7 Fax : +82-2-970-9229
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