# How much does medical dispute mediation cost in Korea?

> Medical dispute mediation in Korea costs ₩22,000 for claims up to ₩5 million, with ₩20 added for every ₩10,000 above that up to ₩50 million, according to the agency’s fee page.

The fee is set by the agency’s own rules, not by a table in the decree. Korea Patient Rights Guide checked the fee page on 22 October 2026.

Written by the Korea Patient Rights Guide editorial team on October 22, 2026. Canonical address: https://kpatientrights.org/articles/mediation-fees.

## What is the medical dispute mediation fee for each amount?

₩22,000 up to ₩5 million, ₩32,000 for ₩10 million, ₩112,000 for ₩50 million, ₩162,000 for ₩100 million and ₩362,000 for ₩300 million.

Mediation and arbitration use the same table. Above ₩50 million the formula printed on the fee page does not match the examples on the same page, so Korea Patient Rights Guide repeats only the examples; confirm other amounts with the agency.

**Mediation and arbitration fee examples published by the agency (checked 22 October 2026)**

| Amount claimed | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| ₩5 million or less | ₩22,000 |
| ₩10 million | ₩32,000 |
| ₩50 million | ₩112,000 |
| ₩100 million | ₩162,000 |
| ₩300 million | ₩362,000 |

## Who sets the medical dispute mediation fee?

The agency. Article 50 of the act lets it charge fees, and Article 30 of the decree leaves the amounts to the agency’s president with a board resolution.

The decree says the amounts are set with court litigation costs in mind. Because the table sits in the agency’s rules, it can change without an amendment to the decree; check the fee page before applying.

## Can the medical dispute mediation fee be reduced?

Yes. The fee is reduced by 50% for a severe disability and 30% for a non-severe disability.

Basic livelihood recipients and registered national-merit persons and their families are exempt. War veterans are exempt for themselves only, according to the fee page.

## Is the medical dispute mediation fee refunded?

In full if the application is dismissed, for example because the respondent did not take part; half if you withdraw.

**Fee refunds listed on the agency’s fee page**

| Situation | Refund |
| --- | --- |
| Dismissed, for example the respondent did not take part or a lawsuit was already filed | Full |
| Applicant withdraws | Half |
| Dismissed because the applicant ignored investigation or two or more summonses, obstructed the institution, or filed a lawsuit after applying (Art. 27(7)) | None |

## Is there a separate fee for the medical appraisal in mediation?

The agency lists no separate appraisal fee for mediation applicants. Its appraisal fees apply to appraisals commissioned by other bodies such as courts (Art. 50(2)).

## What else do people ask about medical dispute mediation fee?

### How much is the mediation fee for a ₩10 million claim?

₩32,000, according to the example on the agency’s fee page.

### Is the arbitration fee different?

No. Mediation and arbitration use the same fee table.

### Is the fee set by law?

The act allows a fee and the decree leaves the amounts to the agency, so the table is in the agency’s rules.

### What if my claim is above ₩50 million and not one of the examples?

Ask the agency. Its formula text for that range does not match its own examples.

### Can the calculator on Korea Patient Rights Guide replace the agency’s answer?

No. It is reference information based on the published table.

## What should you read next?

- [How does medical dispute mediation work in Korea?](https://kpatientrights.org/articles/mediation-procedure)
- [How is medical dispute arbitration different from mediation?](https://kpatientrights.org/articles/arbitration)
- [Korea medical dispute mediation statistics](https://kpatientrights.org/statistics/annual-overview)
- [Medical dispute mediation timeline and fee calculator](https://kpatientrights.org/tools/dispute-timeline)

## Where do these numbers come from?

- [Mediation and arbitration fees (fee table, reductions and refunds)](https://www.k-medi.or.kr/web/lay1/S1T132C157/contents.do) - Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency
- [Act on Remedies for Injuries from Medical Malpractice and Mediation of Medical Disputes](https://www.law.go.kr/법령/의료사고피해구제및의료분쟁조정등에관한법률) - Korea Law Information Center
- [Enforcement Decree of the Medical Dispute Mediation Act](https://www.law.go.kr/법령/의료사고피해구제및의료분쟁조정등에관한법률시행령) - Korea Law Information Center