Notice of Travel Respiratory Infectious Disease Testing Service Implementation (Pilot Project)

Hello, I’m here again today to bring you helpful news! :)

Recently, COVID-19 and influenza have started spreading again, so everyone seems to need to be especially careful.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced that, in hopes of preventing the influx of overseas infectious diseases,

it will carry out a pilot project for an airport-based travel respiratory infectious disease testing service at Gimpo and Jeju airports starting on February 17, 2025.

The purpose of this project is to detect the domestic introduction of overseas infectious diseases and new or variant pathogens at an early stage,

and it seems it will be very helpful for incoming travelers from abroad, as they can receive rapid testing at the quarantine stage and then use medical institutions if respiratory symptoms are suspected.

Eligible users

Voluntary applicants among overseas arrivals at airports and ports who have respiratory symptoms

Testing location

Gimpo Airport: 2nd floor of the Gimpo International Airport arrival hall, Gimpo Airport Branch of the National Incheon Airport Quarantine Station

Jeju Airport: 2nd floor of the Jeju International Airport arrival hall, Jeju Airport Branch of the National Jeju Quarantine Station

Test items

Avian influenza human infection (AI), COVID-19, influenza viruses A/B

Testing method and cost

PCR test (nasal swab) / Free of charge

Please note that the results of the tests conducted afterward will be notified to the individual by text message or email for both negative and positive results.

If you are unsure whether you have symptoms, it may be helpful to refer to the typical suspected symptoms below and make your judgment.

Photo source: Seocho-gu Public Health Center