26th Congress of the APSR

From 1 October 2022 the requirement for all inbound travelers to do post-entry PCR testing is suspended.

PCR inspection suspended

PCR tests within 1 day after entering Korea is not mandatory.

* It will be applied for those who entering Korea after 1 October 00:00 (KST).

* Free PCR tests are available at public health centers for those who wish to be tested within 3 days of entry (Koreans and long-term foreigners)

No obligation to quarantine foreigners

Quarantine exemption for all overseas entrants regardless of their vaccination history.

* The negative certificate is not required from 3 September.

Pre-entry Quarantine (Q-code) system

[Note: The Q-code is provided by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency]

Please fill up the information on personal details, staying information, quarantine information, and health status before your departure to issue a Q-code.

* Registration of your information in Q-code is strongly encouraged to shorten their waiting time for entry and enable efficient follow-up management.

* Q-code System Manual Video

Quarantine Management Flow for Overseas Entrants

• Symptomatic Entrants
  1. Clarification: Symptomatic entrants
  2. PCR: Arrival Hall or Central Quarantine and Medical Support Center (Quarantine Facility)
  3. Test Result: Positive
  4. Action: Transfer to one's residence, hospital, or treatment facility
  1. Clarification: Symptomatic entrants
  2. PCR: Arrival Hall or Central Quarantine and Medical Support Center (Quarantine Facility)
  3. Test Result: Negative
  4. Action: The procedure for the asymptomatic entrants shall be followed by object. [sic]
• Asymptomatic Entrants
  1. Type: Short-stay foreigners
  2. Day 1 after arrival PCR Test: Airport COVID-19 Test Center or PCR testing capable medical institution (at own expense)
  3. Quarantine: Quarantine for only confirmed persons
  4. Additional Test: Day 6-7 RAT Advised

Latest Updates on COVID-19

The Central Disease Control Headquarters of Korea provides the latest updates on COVID-19. You can check the cases of COVID-19 in Korea at HERE (COVID-19 website). [No link provided]

Face Mask Policy

Face masks are required in public indoor spaces including the congress venue, COEX.

Face masks are nout required in public outdoor spaces. The chair and the speaker can only be unmasked during the presentation session.

PCR Test Centers

There are 2 PCR test centers (hospital clinics) near the venue. Please make the reservation for the PCR test and you can get an PCR test confirmation in English.

No.	Name	Operation Time	Lead Time	Phone number	Address	Distance from the venue	PCR test rate
1	Komoki Ent Clinic	09:00-19:00, Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00, Saturday	1-2 days	82-507-1363-7582	8th floor, 13, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea	7 minutes on foot	100,000
2	Samsung Dream Network	09:00-19:00, Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00, Saturday		82-507-1402-7365	5th floor, 514, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea	10 minutes on foot	100,000
3	Hanmam Plus Hospital	09:30-19:00, Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00, Saturday		82-507-1424-9912	527, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea	15 minutes on foot	156,400
4	Kim, Hyun-Ji Internal Medicine Clinic	08:00-17:00 (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday) 08:00-20:00 (Friday)		82-2-508-5461	3rd floor, 536, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea	15 minutes on foot	100,000