What's Included in a Korean Health Checkup?
A Korean comprehensive checkup bundles labs, imaging, endoscopy, and specialist review into one visit — here is the test-by-test breakdown by tier.
Updated 2026-07-04 · Seoul, South Korea · Information for international patients
The Standard Test List, Explained Simply
- Blood: CBC, metabolic panel, lipids, liver/kidney/thyroid, glucose/HbA1c
- Urine and stool analysis
- Imaging: chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound
- Function: ECG, blood pressure, vision/hearing, body composition
What Higher Tiers Add
Comprehensive adds cancer markers and more ultrasound; executive adds endoscopy and CT/MRI options; VIP adds extended imaging and genetic options as standard — see the package comparison.
Tests You Won't Find in a Typical US Physical
Routine gastroscopy, same-visit ultrasound of multiple organs, and optional same-day colonoscopy — inclusion differences that explain much of the value gap.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is endoscopy really standard?
Gastroscopy is standard from executive tiers; colonoscopy joins by age or election.
Are dental or eye exams included?
Vision screening yes; full dental/ophthalmology are separate specialties, addable by request.
Can I customize the panel?
Add-ons are routine — brain MRI and cardiac CT are the most common.
Does every package include a doctor consultation?
Physician review is part of comprehensive tiers and above.
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