INTERSPEECH 2022

Pre-Departure

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency(KDCA) will no longer require international travelers to submit a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test result for the boarding and the entry to the country starting from 00:00 September 3rd, 2022 (KST).
​However, all entering Korea from overseas still must get a PCR test within 1 day of arrival to Korea.

Upon Arrival

Take an Arrival PCR Test within 1 day of entry

All travelers are required to take a PCR test within 1 day of entry. The quarantine exemption will be revoked if you do not take the test or test positive for COVID-19.
<Last Updated August 1, 2022 | Subject to change per Korean Government Policy>

< PCR Test with Special Rates for INTERSPEECH 2022 Attendees during 17 – 18 September >
As all travelers entering Korea are required to take a PCR test within 1 day (24 hours) of arrival, we wanted to lessen the burden as much as possible.

Accordingly, we are happy to offer a special rate for PCR tests for all our attendees and a shuttle bus to and from the test center.

On September 17 - 19, the shuttle bus service to the PCR center will be provided as complimentary and a discounted price for PCR test will be offered to all INTERSPEECH 2022 attendees.

• PCR Test Price: KRW 30,000
• Where to Take Shuttle Bus: Gate 11, Songdo ConvensiA
• When to Take Shuttle Bus : 07:00 - 22:00 on September 17 and 18
  

: 07:00 - 21:00 on September 19

No reservation is required! Come to Gate 11 during the operating hours to take the shuttle headed to the test center (EONE Lab).
EONE Lab Address: 291 Harmony-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
Visit other PCR Test Centers

• PCR Test Center at the Incheon Airport
  There are PCR Test Centers at the Incheon Airport and you may make a reservation prior to arrival.
  Test Center Reservation
  
  
• PCR Test Center near Songdo ConvensiA
  

  Name	Phone Number	Address	Operation Time	Price (Subject to change)	Remark
  Songdo General Surgery (송도외과의원)	+82-32-833-0000	ㆍ4F, Convensia-daero, 165, Northeast Asia Trade Tower, Incheon ㆍ3 min-walk from the conference venue	9:30am - 11:30am 2:30pm - 5:00pm (Closed on Sunday)	PCR ￦150,000 KRW	ㆍPCR)Take the test in the morning to get the result by next day.
  				RAT ￦70,000 KRW
  Samsung Dream Clinic (삼성드림의원)	+82-32-224-0365	ㆍ6F, Convensia-daero, 165, Northeast Asia Trade Tower, Incheon ㆍ3 min-walk from the conference venue	9:30am - 12:30pm 2:30pm - 5:00pm (Closed on Sunday)	PCR ￦140,000 KRW	ㆍPCR)Need to take the test in the morning to get the result by next day ㆍReservation Required.
  				RAT ￦50,000 KRW
  Jungboosoon Clinic (정부순의원)	+82-32-872-2754	ㆍ3F, 102 Sunrise-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon ㆍ13 min-walk from the conference venue	9:00am - 12:30pm 2:30pm - 5:00pm (Closed on Sunday)	PCR ￦100,000 KRW	ㆍPCR)Take the test in the morning (before 10:00) to get the result by next day by 13:00.
  				RAT ￦50,000 KRW
  Songdo Top Clinic (송도탑이비인후과의원)	+82-32-833-5075	ㆍ4F, Convensia-daero 130beon-gil, 14, Incheon ㆍ10 min-walk from the conference venue	9:00am - 12:40pm 2:10pm - 6:00pm (Closed on Sunday)	PCR ￦110,000 KRW	ㆍPCR)Take the test in the morning to get the result by next day.
  				RAT ￦50,000 KRW

  

What should I do if I tested positive for COVID19 at the arrival PCR?

If you tested positive at the arrival PCR, there will be 7 days of self-quarantine and you will be moved to the Residential Treatment Center near the venue.

You will be released from quarantine and isolation starting from the midnight (24:00) of the 7^th day, and no additional PCR test is necessary.

· Principle of Reciprocity

The Korean government covers a varying level of medical expenses incurred by and therefore charged to non-Korean nationals depending on your nationality and your country’s policy for Korean nationals in the named country.

* Full support

(Scope) The named country (including the government and public institutions) fully support COVID19-related treatment expenses for overseas Koreans.

(Range of Support) Support for all treatment expenses (out-of-pocket expenses and mandatory (nonreimbursement) expenses) are fully provided.

*Conditional support

(Scope) The named country (including the government and public institutions) partially support COVID-19-related treatment expenses for overseas Koreans.

(Range of Support) COVID-19 quarantine expenses (only the hospital room fees, excluding food expenses, medical expenses, etc.)

*No support

(Scope) The named country does not provide any medical expenses coverage to Korean nationals.

(Range of Support) All expenses must be paid by the patient him- or herself.

<Last Updated August 1, 2022>

*The list of countries are subject to change per Korean Government’s policy. We strongly recommend that you check the Embassy/Consulate of Korea in your region for details.