• South Korea’s borders are closed to most travelers and entry is strictly controlled.
• Students who are planning to travel to South Korea are required to apply for a short-term visa (C-3 Visa) or a long-term visa (H-1 Visa) as the South Korean government has temporarily stopped visa free entry for some nationalities.
• All passengers arriving in South Korea must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. All passengers must present proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19. The required test cannot be older than 72 hours prior to entry. All travelers must also complete Health Declaration Forms and Special Quarantine Declaration Forms through a self-diagnosis app.
• In public, people must stay 2 metres apart and it's mandatory to wear a mask. This is recommended by the World Health Organisation.
• Hygiene measures: all schools are subjected to follow a protocol on cleaning and disinfection which is in accordance with national laws and recommendations. Students have to maintain a distance of 2 metres in the classroom and the school in general and they have to wash and disinfect their hands often and thoroughly; hand sanitizers are provided in all rooms and in the common areas. The use of masks is obligatory.
• Accommodation: shared rooms are not available at the moment due to the distancing rules, but single rooms are available in residences.
• Bars and restaurants are adhering to strict social distancing regulation, regular disinfection and cleaning protocols, and they are only allowed to service in a reduced percentage of their capacity.

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