About the Association
A non-profit comprehensive-checkup institution since 1964 — the Korea Association of Health Promotion
The Korea Association of Health Promotion (KAHP), founded in 1964, is a non-profit institution specialised in comprehensive health check-ups. With 17 regional branches nationwide, KAHP serves over 7 million examinees a year.
1964
Founded
17
Nationwide branches
7M+
Annual checkups
17,937
Cancers found early, 2024
Vision & Mission
“Innovation for Reliable Health.” A healthy future built on innovation and trust.
“Innovation for Reliable Health.” Since 1964, KH-KAHP has continuously introduced data-driven diagnostic services and customer-tailored checkup programs, opening a new paradigm in preventive medicine.
Extend healthy life expectancy
beyond prevention to prediction
Health technology innovation
AI & digital-health leadership
Spread of healthy practice
tailored health-management solutions
Health culture leadership
outreach to medically under-served groups
History & Accreditation
Milestones · Certifications
1964
KAHP founded — Korea’s first and largest dedicated health-checkup institution
1980s–2000s
Designated MOHW national-checkup institution · 17-branch nationwide network
2010s
First Korean center to earn WHO HPH certification — 6 consecutive recertifications
2026
KoreaMedipass partnership launched — digital booking for overseas Koreans & foreign visitors
Cert.
National Health Screening Evaluation — Excellent grade (gastric / colon / liver / breast / cervical cancers)
Cert.
WHO Health Promoting Hospital (HPH) — 6 consecutive recertifications
Cert.
KSGE Accredited Endoscopy Unit — 3 consecutive certifications (2022.11–2025.10)
Cert.
Accredited reference laboratory — Korean Society of Pathologists & KSLM
Cert.
Korean Society of Pathologists — proficiency, quality & reference-lab accreditations
Cert.
Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine (KSLM) — reference-lab & “Excellent Laboratory” credentials
Business Areas
8 business areas backed by 60 years of experience
Since 1964, KH-KAHP has worked across the following eight business areas for public-health promotion.
Health checkup
early disease detection through accurate screening
Research
professional studies generating scientific evidence
International development cooperation
global mutual-prosperity value
Communications
fostering a culture of health
Social contribution
sustainable, healthy happiness
Health promotion
tailored programs for healthy living
MediCheck Lab
accredited reference testing laboratory
MediOpen Lab
Korea's first & only digital-healthcare pioneer
Equipment
Flagship checkup equipment
University-hospital-grade diagnostic equipment standardised across every flagship center.
3.0T MRI
High-detail imaging of brain, cerebral vessels, spine, joints, liver, prostate and pancreas — strong at detecting stroke, tumors and musculoskeletal disease.
128-channel CT
Head, lumbar, cervical, chest, abdominal-fat, contrast-abdomen, coronary-angio and coronary-calcium scoring — short scan time, minimal radiation exposure.
High-definition ultrasound
Upper-abdomen, thyroid, breast, prostate, transvaginal, carotid, cardiac — radiation-free, real-time diagnostics.
Gastro- & colono-scopy
Performed directly by GI specialists. CLO test for H. pylori, biopsy and polyp removal available in the same session.
AI-powered medical system
(1) MRI brain-atrophy analysis for Alzheimer / degenerative disease, (2) AI analysis of chest imaging for cardiac & aortic findings, (3) AI lesion detection on GI endoscopy.
6 specialty premium packages
Brain · Cardiac · Men's · Women's · Blood · Liver — six recommended add-on packages from KH-KAHP, available at the 5 flagship centers that accept foreign nationals.
Examination Centers →Network
Network & branch news
600+ partner clinics nationwide
Through agreements with 600+ partner hospitals and clinics across Korea, KAHP enables rapid referral and systematic follow-up after any condition is found during the checkup.
March 2026 — Incheon branch relocating to new Guwol-dong facility
The new B5–7F facility offers a one-stop checkup experience with dedicated centers for endoscopy, women's medicine, oral medicine, basic medicine, imaging, private suites and lifestyle counselling. The Gangwon branch also relocates in April 2026.
Downloads
Related Downloads
KAHP introduction brochureeBook · view online
Checkup proposal (Type 35/55/135)eBook · view online