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Korean Health Insurance Reports 1 Trillion Won Surplus from Foreign Premiums

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 25
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What happened

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The National Health Insurance Service reported a surplus of 1.01 trillion won from foreign national premiums in 2025, according to a report on October 25, 2026. Foreign enrollees paid 2.537 trillion won in premiums while the NHIS paid out 1.524 trillion won in benefits, leaving the surplus. This figure marks the first annual surplus above 1 trillion won.

From koreabridge.net

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The surplus reflects the financial contributions of foreign nationals to the Korean health insurance system. The balance has grown consistently since 2017, increasing from 730.8 billion won in 2023 to 943.9 billion won in 2024. The report also detailed that Chinese nationals incurred a deficit of 40.9 billion won in 2025.

From koreabridge.net

Who's involved

  • National Health Insurance ServiceManages health insurance for foreign nationals in Korea
  • KoreaThe nation where the health insurance system operates
  • IndonesiaSource country of foreign enrollees contributing to the surplus
  • CambodiaSource country of foreign enrollees contributing to the surplus
  • MyanmarSource country of foreign enrollees contributing to the surplus
  • NepalSource country of foreign enrollees contributing to the surplus

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • National Health Insurance ServiceSpeculative

    The National Health Insurance Service might see its financial stability strengthened by the reported surplus.

  • IndonesiaSpeculative

    Indonesia might see its segment of the Korean NHIS premiums contribute to the overall surplus.

  • CambodiaSpeculative

    Cambodia might see its segment of the Korean NHIS premiums contribute to the overall surplus.

  • MyanmarSpeculative

    Myanmar might see its segment of the Korean NHIS premiums contribute to the overall surplus.

  • NepalSpeculative

    Nepal might see its segment of the Korean NHIS premiums contribute to the overall surplus.

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