Korean Healthcare!

Well... the title says it all.  I've been pretty sick for the past 4ish days now, but I think things are finally starting to get better.  I've been working half days, and then going home after my classes are finished, but even that's been pretty rough.  The main reason for posting this though, is to talk about Korean healthcare!!

So I went to the doctor's twice in the last 5 days.  I got some tests, a bunch of different medications (I'm not sure what they all do, but I hope they're helping.), a shot, and a thorough ear cleaning.  Guess how much it all was, including the cost of the medications?

6 dollars.  Six freaking dollars!

With my Korean listening skills slightly "flu-impaired"  I thought I initially heard $60, so I handed over my card thinking... hmmm that's not too bad.  Then I get the receipt and I realize I just got excellent health care for the cost of a tasty lunch!  Korea wins again!!