The government of South Korea takes Korea health care very seriously and they have invested millions into health and the infrastructures involved with the intention of giving its citizens the benefits that a solid healthcare system can provide. While they work hard to assure the citizens they will have adequate health insurance protection they also strive to erase the uncertainty caused by the financial crisis which occurred back in 1997.

Korea health care is a vital consideration and one which is carefully planned out by the South Korean government in hopes of seeing all the citizenry be covered by the best insurance coverage possible. A program called the Medical Aid Program or MAP offers social assistance but covers only about three percent of the population. The newer system offers many more possibilities and opportunities for foreign medical companies in particular to offer their services through medications to the people at much lower cost, again to the benefit of the citizenry of South Korea.

With more competition among foreign medical distributors comes the possibility of lower cost to everyone who requires any form of medication. Korean physicians originally resisted this program as they had gained financially by profiting off of the pharmaceuticals they prescribed to their patients. Korea health care insists on an absolute separation between prescribing and dispensing of medical prescriptions and this is attractive to those companies who deal with pharmaceuticals and are involved with Korea health care.

The government of South Korea realizes that by providing free healthcare and medical aids to its citizenry they build confidence in their ability to keep the country moving forward. Korea health care has seen that the life expectancy in South Korea has increased substantially since the 1950′s but there remain many health related issues to be corrected. There are many with chronic diseases and one third of the adult population continues to smoke. But progress is being made regarding Korea health care.

Seoul, the flourishing capital of South Korea, was moulded way back in the 14th century during the Joseon dynasty. At first glance, it is a big, crowded, noisy mega city full of glass and concrete sky scrapers and traffic clogged multi lane highways. The sleek skyscrapers scattered throughout the city combines with the old palaces and shrines, leaving such a sight to behold. Seoul is by far the largest city in South Korea and the unquestioned economic, political and cultural hub of the country. An ever growing population of nearly 10 million people, making it the fifth largest city in the world.

Seoul is located in the northwest corner of the country. It border with North Korea is only about 40km from the city centre. Seoul was given its present name in 1945, and was chosen to be the capital of the Republic of Korea in 1948. Experiencing everything Korean, from the bawdy red light districts to the calm traditional teahouse any time of the day makes Seoul an adventure worth taking.

To experience the traditional culture of Korea while remaining in the heart of the city, try Insa dong. With art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses and traditional restaurants it is simply the place for tourists wanting to experience traditional Korea. The area is especially good for finding antiques in old paintings, ceramics, wooden vessels, and antique furniture can all be found in abundance at Insa dong. The 70 or so art galleries in the area also make Insa dong ideal as a cultural space.

Modern design and technology can be witnessed simultaneously in the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art which opened last October. Designed by a trio of daring western architects, it features a childrens museum by Rem Koolhaas, a contemporary art gallery by Jean Nouvel and Mario Bottos terracotta twin towers tamped to the brim with Buddhist relics. The museum will even lend you a palmtop computer to guide you round the childrens museum and entrance to the exhibitions is free.