Among foreigners, the saying, "If you are ill, you should go to Korea," had once become a trend. Foreigners that stay in the country for over 6 months are eligible for the National Health Insurance subscription as a local subscriber, allowing them to receive reimbursement benefits. This issue has been a topic of heated debate during the annual National Assembly audit. As a result, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) has been implementing safety measures every year to prevent foreigners from freeloading on Korea's National Health Insurance.

For foreigners, the National Health Insurance is a cost-effective benefit, but there are Korean citizens who cannot afford medical bills even with the Natio