South Korea business travelers to Vietnam exempted from 14-day quarantine

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South Korean experts arrive at Cat Bi International Airport in northern Hai Phong City, July 2, 2020. Photo courtesy of Hai Phong Police.

The agreement will go into effect on Jan. 1 and will allow visitors on short-term business trips to avoid the quarantines, Reuters cited South Korea’s Foreign Ministry as saying in a statement.

However, prior to arrival, the entrants must obtain proof of negative tests for SARS-CoV-2, which cause the coronavirus disease, and still need to be medically examined and monitored, Vietnamplus reported.

Following their entries into Vietnam and the RoK, they will still have to be tested for the coronavirus, while their health status will be frequently checked. They are only allowed to engage in activities according to agendas that have been registered to and approved by the host country’s authorities.

Illustrative photo: VNA

Vietnamese and Korean relevant agencies will provide detailed guidelines on the eligible entries of, and requirements and regulations on the short-term entry procedure between the two sides, the foreign ministry noted.

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