Priority COVID-19 Vaccination for Essential Public Officials and Key Economic Activity Departures

"Official Business Trips, Overseas Marital Breakups, and Overseas Diplomatic Missions Directly Related to National Interests"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The government has established procedures to allow COVID-19 vaccination before departure for those traveling abroad due to essential official duties or important economic activities.

On the 10th, Yoon Tae-ho, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters' quarantine team, stated at the regular COVID-19 briefing, "For departures related to official business trips, overseas diplomatic assignments, or postings at foreign missions that are directly connected to national interests, applicable procedures have been prepared to allow vaccination." Vaccination is also available for short-term overseas visits for important economic activities or public interest purposes.

However, the types of vaccines to be administered have not yet been decided. Yoon said, "Currently, the vaccines supplied are Pfizer and AstraZeneca, and since other types of vaccines will be introduced later, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency will provide comprehensive guidance regarding this."

Applications for vaccination can be made through the relevant ministries starting from the 17th of this month. Once approved by the relevant ministries and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, vaccinations can be administered through local public health centers and vaccination institutions. Those who complete vaccination can obtain Korean and English certificates online via the COVID-19 Vaccination Management System or the Government24 system.

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