Strict Chinese customs still apply, despite visa exemption for Korean tourists

The recent visa exemption for Koreans traveling to China caused a surge in bookings for flights and packages, but reports of incidents at customs upon landing threaten to put a damper on the enthusiasm.

2024-11-20

Hot wings

Incheon International Airport’s duty-free shops were brimming with travelers on Sunday as demand for overseas trips escalated after travel restrictions were lifted since the Covid-19 pandemic.

2023-09-03

Reform bill mandates renewing ID card every 10 years

The government is drafting a bill to require people to renew their personal ID cards every 10 years. The Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that it has drafted a bill to put a 10-year validity period on the personal IDs issued by the government...

2023-06-07

Secure and safe travel pass app could take some time

The Travel Pass app could run into trouble in Korea over privacy and security concerns.

2021-04-04

'Vaccine passports' on the way as general public starts getting their jabs

Korea began vaccinating seniors aged 75 and older from Thursday as the country accelerates its nationwide inoculation plan.

2021-04-01

Antibody tests may create divisions

In 1921, the League of Nations decided that a passport should be standardized in size, 15.5 centimeters (6 inches) by 10.5 centimeters with 32 pages, a thick cover and a photo. A passport is a document issued by the government to officially prove...

2020-05-04