S. Korea to require Covid tests for travellers from China

South Korea would also restrict issuing short-term visas for Chinese travellers until the end of January. - AFP

SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea said on Friday (Dec 30) it will impose mandatory Covid-19 tests on travellers from China, joining the United States, Japan and other countries in taking new border measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-Covid policies.

South Korea would also restrict issuing short-term visas for Chinese nationals until the end of next month and temporarily halt increasing flights from China while using Incheon International Airport as the only gateway for any flights from the neighbouring country, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said.