The Gwangju Migrant Workers’ Health Center is holding a free health check-up event for foreign workers on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Even if you don’t have health insurance or find it hard to visit a hospital, you can get check-ups worth around 200,000 KRW (about USD 150), including blood and urine tests, completely free of charge.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM |
| Location | Gwangju Migrant Workers’ Health Center, 3rd Floor (167 Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju) |
| Contact | 062-956-3353 |
Who Can Attend
- Foreign workers living in Gwangju or nearby areas
- Undocumented (unregistered) foreign nationals are given priority. You are welcome to apply regardless of your visa or residency status.
What’s Included
- Basic health check-up: Blood tests, urine tests, and more (valued at around 200,000 KRW / ~USD 150, provided free)
- Medical consultation and medication: Simple treatment and prescription medicine based on your results
- Health counseling: One-on-one consultation about your health condition
Purpose
The goal is to check basic health indicators, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and liver function, so that any health issues can be caught and addressed early. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has been too busy with work to take care of their health.
Multilingual Information
You can find flyers and announcements in the following languages on the Gwangju Migrant Workers’ Health Center official website:
- Khmer (Cambodian)
- Chinese
- English
- Sinhala (Sri Lankan)
- Vietnamese
- Korean
How to Get There
Gwangju Migrant Workers’ Health Center (167 Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 3rd Floor) Phone: 062-956-3353
Please call ahead before visiting, as the schedule or services may change without prior notice.