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South Korea Expands Military Injury Insurance to 50 Million Won

South Korea expands military insurance to cover fractures and mental health with 50 million won payouts starting next year.

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Starting in July 2027, group accident insurance will be introduced for 290,000 active soldiers and reservists. [1] The new insurance policy provides coverage of up to 50 million won for injuries, illness-related death, and subsequent disabilities. [2] The South Korean government announced on April 3, 2026, a new policy to improve compensation for military personnel. [3] A National Defense Ministry official told Australia's SBS broadcaster that the South Korean military is preparing to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz. [4] Fractures, amputations, and mental health conditions are now included as covered conditions, addressing previous gaps in the system. [5] A National Defense Ministry official was quoted as saying, 'We are making concrete preparations to dispatch naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz.' [6] The broadcaster indicated that the deployment includes P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team, and a logistics support ship. [7]
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  1. Starting in July 2027, group accident insurance will be introduced for 290,000 active soldiers and reservists. · 매일경제South Korea
  2. The new insurance policy provides coverage of up to 50 million won for injuries, illness-related death, and subsequent disabilities. · 매일경제South Korea
  3. The South Korean government announced on April 3, 2026, a new policy to improve compensation for military personnel. · 매일경제South Korea
  4. A National Defense Ministry official told Australia's SBS broadcaster that the South Korean military is preparing to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz. · middleeasteye.net
  5. Fractures, amputations, and mental health conditions are now included as covered conditions, addressing previous gaps in the system. · 매일경제South Korea
  6. A National Defense Ministry official was quoted as saying, 'We are making concrete preparations to dispatch naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz.' · middleeasteye.net
  7. The broadcaster indicated that the deployment includes P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team, and a logistics support ship. · middleeasteye.net
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