The majority of South Koreans think it’s worth paying for the national health insurance plan, a survey finds. According to a survey conducted by the National Health Insurance Service, 87% of respondents said the national health insurance plan is “worth it.” Furthermore, 88.9% of respondents said that the COVID-19 pandemic made them think their contributions to the national health insurance system were being used properly. The photo shows a screening clinic in Seoul’s Gangseo District on July 25.

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