Korea: From January 7, people from China, Hong Kong and Macau must provide proof of new crown negativity before entering Korea
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Jan. 3 (Xinhua) — South Korea will make it mandatory for travelers from Hong Kong, China, and Macau, China, to provide a negative nucleic acid test (PCR) or rapid antigen test (RAT) before entering the country, and the results will be entered into the Korea Quarantine Information Entry System (Q-CODE), according to the Korea Central Office for Epidemic Control Measures (KCHEM) on Jan. 7.
According to the Korea Central Epidemic Control Headquarters, the new rules for entry into Korea for people from mainland China do not apply to those entering from Hong Kong and Macau, China. According to the new entry regulations, all persons entering Korea from mainland China via passenger ships or flights will be subject to nucleic acid testing from the second day. Short-stay visitors from mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) are required to undergo nucleic acid testing immediately upon arrival and wait for the test results at a designated place. Korean nationals and foreigners staying in Korea for a long period of time are required to undergo the test at the health station of their district of residence within 24 hours of entry. The epidemic prevention department also requires people arriving from mainland China to fill in their address and contact information in Korea in the quarantine information entry system (Q-CODE) when they fly. All flights from mainland China to Korea must land at Incheon International Airport.
In addition, from the 5th onwards, all inbound passengers from mainland China must submit a certificate of negative new crown nucleic acid test within 48 hours or rapid antigen test within 24 hours prior to their flight. Korean diplomatic offices in China will stop issuing short-term visas to Korea from the same day until the 31st, except in cases of diplomatic, official, essential business needs and humanitarian reasons.
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