The provisions of the Agreement that permit people to qualify for benefits based on
combined U.S. and Korean coverage credits apply to the following types of benefits:
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Retirement, survivors, and disability benefits under each individual county's system.
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The Agreement also applies to Korean industrial accident benefits, but only for purposes
of the provisions that eliminate dual social security coverage and taxation.
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The Agreement does not apply to U.S. Medicare benefits, or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) benefits.