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gochubandit

probably not, but would like a 2nd opinion/confirmation

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

IF you mean the NHIC medical the answer is NO.

You can get travellers insurance at the airport. The cost is about 1000 won per day of travel.

gochubandit · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:08 am Post subject:

any way to get it if you already left the airport? i'm pretty far away from the int'l airport and would like the quick and easy way to get it.

crazy_arcade · Joined: 05 Nov 2006

I guess if something happens to you...and you can make it back into the country....and get to a doctor in Korea...it can cover you.

I mean....should I expect the peoples' tax dollars in Canada to cover my medical when I'm not in Canada?

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

Mr. BlackCat · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Location: Insert witty remark HERE

It depends on your citizenship for companies. Just go to the nearest travel agent and they can hook you up. Make sure to mention any special activity you might be engaged in (scuba, rock climbing, etc.) to make sure it's covered. Travel insurance is important, don't let an extra 30 bucks cost you thousands down the road stuck in a shack/hospital in the local country.

God, I sound like my dad. Without the verbal abuse, anyway.