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Foreigner health insurance surplus tops 1 trillion won

Korea's national health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners posted a surplus exceeding 1 trillion won ($753 million) last year, the first time it has topped that mark, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. The account for Chinese nationals, however, swung to a deficit of 40.9 billion won, according to Chosun Ilbo. The reports note that the surplus has reignited debate over reciprocity and fairness among insured groups, with calls growing for system improvements that balance fiscal soundness and equity among subscribers.

  1. Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops $753 mil. in surplus last year Korea Times · 2026-10-25
  2. Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops 1 tln won in surplus last year Yonhap · 2026-10-25
  3. 외국인 건보료 흑자 사상 첫 1조 돌파…중국은 409억 적자 한국경제 · 2026-10-24
  4. 작년 외국인 건강보험 흑자인데, 중국인 가입자는 409억원 적자 조선일보 · 2026-10-25

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