Health Screening Package Comparison Table

Note: Currency conversion based on 1 USD = 1,530 KRW. Overnight private room stay at hospital or designated hotel included in Premier Plus packages. Availability may vary based on hospital/hotel conditions. Advance reservation required.

Standard Package: Foundation of Basic Health Management

Basic Screening Programs for Men and Women

The Standard Package is the most fundamental health screening product offered by Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul. For men, the price is 770,000 KRW ($503), and for women, 790,000 KRW ($516), providing comprehensive screening at a reasonable cost.

Male Standard Package (770,000 KRW / $503) begins with tumor marker tests for major cancer types including liver cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer. Body measurement tests include height, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index, with blood pressure monitoring. Blood tests include complete blood count with white blood cell differential count, hyperlipidemia screening, liver function tests, diabetic screening (glucose, HbA1C), ESR, syphilis, AIDS, kidney function tests, rheumatoid factor, uric acid, electrolytes, ABO blood typing and Rh typing, hepatitis A/B/C screening, and serum ferritin tests. Vision and intraocular pressure tests with ophthalmologic examination are also performed, along with hearing tests, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and abdominal ultrasound. Finally, bioage measurement, ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, complete urinalysis, vitamin D test, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy are included.

Female Standard Package (790,000 KRW / $516) includes all items from the male package plus female-specific tests: cervical cancer screening (PAP smear test) and mammography (breast X-ray). This enables early detection of major cancers threatening women's health.

Age-Specific Premium Screening: Customized Health Management

Children (5-15 years old): Growth-Stage Health Management

The screening program for children provides systematic health assessment tailored to growth stages. At 390,000 KRW ($255), this offers all essential screening tests needed for children during growth periods.

Tumor markers (AFP, CEA), body measurements, complete blood count with white blood cell differential count, hyperlipidemia, liver function tests, diabetic screening, syphilis, AIDS testing, kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, rheumatoid factor, uric acid, electrolytes, ABO blood typing and Rh typing, hepatitis A/B/C screening, serum ferritin tests, basic eye examination, hearing tests, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, complete urinalysis, and vitamin D tests are all included, providing comprehensive assessment of children's health status during crucial growth periods.

Young Adults (20-40 years old): Prevention-Focused Health Screening

The Premium package for the 20-40 age group emphasizes establishing a foundation for adult health through prevention-focused care.

Male Premium (1,450,000 KRW / $947) provides basic Standard screening plus thyroid ultrasound, prostate ultrasound, hormone test, carotid artery ultrasound, and vitamin D test. This helps early evaluation of men's hormonal and cardiovascular health.

Female Premium (1,550,000 KRW / $1,013) adds thyroid ultrasound, breast ultrasound, gynecologic ultrasound, hormone test, vitamin D test, and HPV test to the basic Standard screening. This enables comprehensive assessment of women's thyroid, breast, and reproductive health, along with cancer prevention.

Middle-Aged Adults (40 years and older): Early Disease Detection Focus

For those 40 years and older, early detection of serious diseases is critically important.

Male Premium (3,770,000 KRW / $2,464) includes all Standard screening items plus colonoscopy, thyroid ultrasound, prostate ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound, bone density test (BMD), heart CT (3D), brain MRI/MRA, NMP22, carotid artery ultrasound, and vitamin D test. This concentrates on early detection of brain diseases, heart disease, and cancer.

Female Premium (3,870,000 KRW / $2,529) adds gynecologic ultrasound, breast ultrasound, and HPV test to the male package. This strengthens female-specific cancer screening for more comprehensive health assessment.

Premier Package: Cancer Screening Focus

Cancer Screening Program: Five Customized Options

Cancer screening is crucial for early detection, which significantly improves survival rates. Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul offers various Premier cancer screening packages tailored to gender and cancer types.

Male Type A (2,510,000 KRW / $1,640) includes basic Standard screening plus colonoscopy, low-dose lung CT, abdominal CT, thyroid ultrasound, prostate ultrasound, bone density test, NMP22, carotid artery ultrasound, and vitamin D. This focuses on intensive screening of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urologic cancers.

Female Type A (2,610,000 KRW / $1,706) adds gynecologic ultrasound, breast ultrasound, and HPV test to the Male Type A package. This emphasizes reproductive cancer and breast cancer screening for women.

Male Type B (2,530,000 KRW / $1,654) includes basic Standard screening plus colonoscopy, PET-CT (upper body), thyroid ultrasound, bone density test, NMP22, and vitamin D. PET-CT enables early detection of whole-body cancer.

Female Type B (2,660,000 KRW / $1,740) adds HPV test to the Male Type B package to strengthen cervical cancer prevention.

Premier Plus Package: Comprehensive Health Diagnosis

Comprehensive Diagnosis of Cancer, Brain, and Heart Diseases

Premier Plus is the most comprehensive screening program offered by Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul. It screens not only for cancer but also for brain and heart diseases, and other major conditions.

Male Premier Plus (5,790,000 KRW / $3,784) includes all Standard screening items plus colonoscopy, brain MRI/MRA, heart CT (3D), cardiac ultrasound, thyroid ultrasound, prostate ultrasound, bone density test, NMP22, whole-body PET-CT, CYFRA, and vitamin D.

Female Premier Plus (6,140,000 KRW / $4,013) adds breast ultrasound, gynecologic ultrasound, and HPV test to the male package, providing complete female-specific cancer screening.

The Premier Plus package includes one night of private room accommodation at the hospital or at a designated hotel, allowing sufficient rest after screening. Availability may vary due to hospital/hotel conditions, and advance reservation is mandatory.

Optional Additional Screening Tests

Ultrasound Screening Add-On Options

Additional screening tests not included in standard packages are available for purchase. Bone density test costs 90,000 KRW ($59), gynecologic ultrasound 180,000 KRW ($118), breast ultrasound 220,000 KRW ($144), thyroid ultrasound 190,000 KRW ($124), prostate ultrasound (via abdomen) 180,000 KRW ($118), cardiac ultrasound 350,000 KRW ($229), and carotid artery ultrasound 250,000 KRW ($163). Colonoscopy with sedation costs 330,000 KRW ($216), hormone test (blood) 60,000 KRW ($39), allergy test (MAST60 blood) 140,000 KRW ($91), CYFRA (lung tumor marker blood) 60,000 KRW ($39), and HPV 110,000 KRW ($72).

CT and MRI Add-On Options

Advanced imaging tests include cardiovascular CT at 480,000 KRW ($314), chest CT without contrast 230,000 KRW ($150), chest CT with contrast 350,000 KRW ($229), and abdominal CT with contrast 350,000 KRW ($229). MRI tests include brain MRI/MRA at 1,200,000 KRW ($784), brain MRI 760,000 KRW ($497), lumbar or cervical MRI (select one) 760,000 KRW ($497), and head MRI 800,000 KRW ($523).

PET-CT Screening Options

PET-CT is an advanced tumor diagnosis test with the following costs: PET-CT (head) 800,000 KRW ($523), PET-CT (upper body) 1,150,000 KRW ($752), and PET-CT (head + upper body) 1,900,000 KRW ($1,242).

Pre-Screening Preparation and Important Notes

General Precautions

Before screening, stop taking antithrombotic drugs and aspirin seven (7) days before your exam appointment. If you are taking this medication, be sure to consult with your doctor in your home country first before stopping it. Stop taking vitamins, immune boosters, dietary supplements, etc., two (2) days before the exam.

METFORMIN (diabetes medication) should be stopped two (2) days prior to a CT scan. If you are taking this medication, be sure to consult with your doctor in your home country first before stopping it. You should not take your oral diabetes medication on the day of your exam unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

If applicable, take your asthma, blood pressure, and heart medications with a small sip of water in the morning of your exam day. Be sure to bring your inhaler or any medicine in a spray. Patients with metallic implants such as pacemaker, defibrillator, or other internal medical devices should inform us upon making the exam appointment for additional instructions. Claustrophobic patients cannot undergo an MRI at the health check-up center. Please be aware that outpatient consultation/hospitalization is required for patients with this condition.

Patients planning to have a PET-CT scan should inform us upon making the exam appointment for additional instructions. If blood glucose level is high, your exam will be rescheduled.

Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy Procedure Preparation Instructions

Seven (7) days before your procedure, avoid eating mixed grain rice (brown, black rice, white rice), all raw vegetables, cucumber, tomato, fruits with seeds, nuts, corn, etc., as inadequate cleansing may result in missed polyps or other potential issues, requiring a repeat procedure for a more accurate examination.

Avoid alcoholic beverage three (3-5) days before endoscopy, as it may make sedative ineffective.

One (1) day before the procedure, you should consume soft foods (porridge, clear broth, eggs, pudding, castella, milk, egg). On the procedure day, make sure to finish your last meal by 5-6 pm on the day before the procedure.

Make sure to remove gel nail polish (including transparent ones) from both fingers and toes prior to the procedure. Make sure you drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Stop drinking water 3 hours before the time you are scheduled to arrive at the hospital.

If inflammation or abnormal findings are detected in the course of Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy, biopsies or Helicobacter pylori test may be performed at the discretion of the treating doctor. Additional charges will be applied for these tests.

If a polyp is seen, it may be taken out during a colonoscopy with informed consent. Depending on size and number of polyps, the procedure cost may vary from 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 KRW. You may be hospitalized for 1 day or so depending on your medical condition.

For infection prevention matter, your doctor may not be able to remove polyps discovered during the colonoscopy if food is still present inside your colon. You may experience sore throat or abdominal cramps for several hours or days after the procedure.

Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul is always prepared to protect your health through state-of-the-art medical technology and warm, patient-centered service. Begin preventive health management through our 2026 health screening programs today.

Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 1,530 KRW (as reference for this document)