5 Healthiest Countries In Asia

3. South Korea  

Insider Monkey Score: 3

The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) covers all citizens, providing universal healthcare access. In 2023, South Korea allocated about 315.8 billion won to mental health care, an 84% increase from 2019. National health expenditure is expected to grow 7.5% in 2023, outpacing the 6.1% GDP growth, potentially raising the health spending share of GDP from 17.3% in 2022 to 19.7% by 2032.