New Security Measures on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

To respond to the emerging threat of liquid explosives and following the recommendation of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), passengers are reminded that liquids, aerosols and gels onboard aircraft in their carry-on bags will be subject to hand baggage restrictions from 1 March 2007 and will be applicable to all international flights (including transfer and transit flights) departing from Republic of Korea.

To ease your journey, we recommend you to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your estimated time of departure. When you check-in, please ensure that most items are placed in your hold baggage and only items (Passport & Wallet) of value or that you need whilst on board are carried in your hand baggage.

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Currently, there are no compulsory vaccinations are required to enter South Korea.  However, particulary in the summer time, you may have a higher risk of contracting these seasonal diseases:

1.   H1N1 Flu: Swine flu

Background

Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus, but it may also be spread by touching infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, many people also have reported nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

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