Health Checkup Korea — Executive Medical Screening in Seoul
Korea’s health checkup packages are among the world’s most comprehensive — full-body imaging, cancer screening, genetic testing and specialist consultations in a single day at Seoul’s internationally accredited hospitals, at 40–60% below Western prices.
Health Checkup Packages in Korea
Basic Package
Complete blood count, metabolic panel, lipid profile, liver and kidney function, thyroid, urinalysis, chest X-ray and abdominal ultrasound. Half-day examination. 300,000–600,000 KRW ($220–$450 USD). Suitable for younger patients wanting a comprehensive baseline health assessment with no specific risk factors.
Executive Package
Everything in the basic package plus MRI brain and spine, cardiac CT, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, tumour markers, bone density scan and specialist consultations. Full-day examination with same-day results briefing. 1,500,000–3,000,000 KRW ($1,100–$2,200 USD). The gold standard health assessment for international executives visiting Seoul.
Cancer Screening Package
PET-CT full body scan, tumour marker blood panel, gastroscopy, colonoscopy and gender-specific cancer screenings (mammography, cervical smear, PSA). 1,200,000–2,500,000 KRW ($900–$1,850 USD). Korea has exceptionally high early cancer detection rates — one of the main reasons medical tourists specifically choose Seoul for cancer screening.
Health Checkup Korea FAQ
How long does a health checkup take in Korea?
Basic packages: 2–4 hours (half day). Executive and cancer screening packages: 6–8 hours (full day). Most Seoul hospitals schedule all examinations back-to-back on a single day, with a results consultation in the afternoon. Results are provided in English with detailed interpretation and follow-up recommendations by an English-speaking physician.
Do I need to fast before a Korean health checkup?
Yes — most packages require 8–12 hours fasting before the examination (no food or drink except water from midnight the previous day). Gastroscopy and colonoscopy require additional bowel preparation the day before. The hospital’s international patient coordinator will send detailed preparation instructions when you book your Seoul health checkup appointment.