Government to Share Experience in Operating Entry and Quarantine Systems with Colombia... Intergovernmental Video Conference on the 29th

On the 1st, when the mandatory 2-week self-quarantine for all incoming travelers from abroad began, arrivals at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport were registering their names to board the special airport buses equipped with full quarantine measures for overseas arrivals. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, as part of follow-up measures after the Korea-Colombia presidential phone call, it plans to hold a video conference with the Colombian government on the 29th at Incheon International Airport Corporation to share related experiences, including explanations of Korea’s airport entry and quarantine system in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This meeting was arranged at Colombia’s active request, which is currently implementing strict lockdown measures such as the closure of El Dorado International Airport in Bogot? due to the spread of COVID-19, with the intention of introducing an effective quarantine system in preparation for the future reopening of airports.

Deputy Minister Kim Geon of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will serve as the chief representative at this video conference, with participation from Korean government officials from related agencies including the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Justice, and Incheon International Airport Corporation, covering diplomacy, health, immigration, and security authorities.

On the Colombian side, reflecting President Duque’s special interest in cooperation with Korea, high-level officials are expected to attend, including Guarin, National Security Advisor to the President’s Office; Guillermo, Director of the COVID Strategy Bureau of the President’s Office; the Minister of Transportation; Minister of Information and Communication Technology; Minister of Health; Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Director of Immigration; and President of the Airport Corporation.

During this meeting, the Korean side will focus on explaining the systems and know-how of Incheon Airport, including △ quarantine control processes for foreign infected persons entering the airport △ special entry procedures △ organization and operation of the task force (TF) within the airport, and will share related experiences.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "This meeting is the first video conference for sharing exemplary entry management experiences based on Korea’s advanced quarantine system, held jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related ministries," adding, "It is expected to lay an important foundation for expanding international cooperation in this field and enhancing bilateral health cooperation between Korea and Colombia."

On the 1st, when the mandatory 2-week self-quarantine for all incoming travelers from abroad began, arrivals were receiving transportation-related guidance at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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