[Photo] Second Highest Ever Overseas COVID-19 Influx... What Is the Airport Like Now?

Due to the spread of COVID-19, the number of new confirmed cases surged to over 40,000 for the first time in about two months. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's Central Disease Control Headquarters announced on the 13th at midnight that the number of new confirmed cases was 40,266, including 398 cases imported from overseas. This is the first time in 63 days since May 11 (43,908 cases) that the number has exceeded 40,000. Notably, the 398 imported cases are the second highest ever recorded. The previous highest was 406 cases on January 14, during the early Omicron wave. The increase in arrivals following the exemption from quarantine for incoming travelers and the expansion of international flights has had an impact. Here is a collection of scenes from the bustling Incheon Airport filled with travelers.

On the 13th, the COVID-19 testing center at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 was crowded with citizens and foreigners seeking tests. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight, the number of new confirmed cases was 40,266, including 398 imported cases. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 13th, overseas arrivals are waiting for tests at the COVID-19 testing center in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, overseas arrivals are waiting for tests at the COVID-19 testing center in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, an overseas arrival wearing a raincoat is heading to the COVID-19 testing center at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, suitcases of overseas arrivals were lined up in front of the COVID-19 testing center at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, overseas arrivals at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 are purchasing tickets to board the airport bus. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, amid growing concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19, the robot Airstar is guiding passengers at the departure hall of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. A message reminding passengers to wear masks is displayed on the Airstar information board. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 13th, a passenger is using self check-in at the Departure Hall of Terminal 1, Incheon International Airport. The check-in machine is displaying a travel advisory related to COVID-19 entry restrictions for certain countries. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, the departure hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport is bustling with passengers. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 13th, passengers are pulling their carry-on luggage as they move through the departure hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport to board their flights. Photo by Mun Honam munonam@

On the 13th, passengers are checking in at the departure hall of Terminal 1, Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, the arrival hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport was crowded with passengers. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, foreign tourists gathered at the arrival hall of Terminal 1, Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 13th, the arrival hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport is bustling with passengers. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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