Government Urges Illegal Foreign Residents to Actively Participate in Vaccination... No Crackdowns or Deportations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The government has urged undocumented foreign residents to actively participate in COVID-19 vaccination.

At a regular briefing on the 29th, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters requested regarding quarantine measures for foreign workers, "Undocumented foreigners will not face any disadvantages such as crackdowns or deportation even if they receive vaccination, so please actively participate in getting vaccinated."

Foreign residents in Korea can make vaccination reservations through the same procedures as Korean nationals under the 'COVID-19 Vaccination Plan' without distinction.

Foreigners without a foreigner registration number can receive a temporary management number at the local public health center where they reside, allowing them to make vaccination reservations online or by phone just like registered foreigners.

Local governments use the Janssen vaccine, which completes vaccination with a single dose, for unregistered foreigners aged 30 and above through voluntary vaccination. For application methods, inquire at the public health center in the area of residence.

Foreigners who have registered can also make reservations online or by phone, and if the online reservation process notifies that they are 'not eligible,' they can register as eligible at the local public health center and proceed with the reservation.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters stated, "Previously, to prevent congestion during the 10-day reservation system for young adults aged 18-49, only the individual could make reservations online temporarily, but proxy reservations have been allowed again," adding, "This will make it more convenient for foreign eligible individuals to make reservations."

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