Price guide · 정관수술
How Much Does a Vasectomy Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
A conventional vasectomy costs about 200,000 to 400,000 KRW, no-scalpel 400,000 to 700,000 KRW, and microsurgical 500,000 to 800,000 KRW.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Vasectomy
- Korean name: 정관수술
- Options compared: 5
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Vasectomy prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional (incision) vasectomy | ₩200,000–₩400,000 | |
| No-scalpel vasectomy | ₩400,000–₩700,000 | Small puncture, faster recovery |
| Microsurgical vasectomy | ₩500,000–₩800,000 | |
| Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) | ₩2,000,000–₩4,000,000 | Covered by NHIS since 2004 for enrollees |
| Vasoepididymostomy | ₩3,000,000–₩5,000,000 | Needed after long blockage |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the full range of 200,000 to 800,000 KRW is about US$151 to US$604.
What changes the price
- Technique
- Local anesthesia and sedation
- Post-op semen analysis included or not
- Clinic location
What a quote usually includes
- Procedure under local anesthesia
- Follow-up visit
Costs people forget
- Semen analysis after about 3 months
- Pain medication
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask if the post-op semen test is included
- No-scalpel costs more but means fewer stitches
- Vasectomy for contraception is self-paid
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: vasectomy and reversal cost 2026(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Vasectomy cost questions
Is no-scalpel vasectomy worth the extra?
It costs about 200,000 to 300,000 KRW more and usually means less bruising.
Is the semen test included?
Not always. Ask, since you need one to confirm success.
Is vasectomy covered by insurance?
No. A vasectomy for contraception is non-covered and private insurance does not pay. Reversal is NHIS-covered for enrollees.
How much is a reversal?
About 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 KRW, and 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 KRW if epididymal anastomosis is needed.
How long is downtime?
Most men return to desk work within a few days.
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