Incheon airport braces for record foreign arrivals, with up to 60,000 expected per day
More than 50,000 foreign nationals are expected to enter Korea through Incheon International Airport each day from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, around China's National Day holiday on Oct. 1, prompting immigration authorities to activate emergency measures. According to the Incheon Airport Immigration Office under the Ministry of Justice, Thursday, between 198,000 and 220,000 foreign nationals are expected…
Incheon International Airport is bracing for a surge in foreign arrivals during China's National Day holiday, from September 30 to October 3. Authorities predict up to 60,000 visitors per day, potentially breaking the current record of 59,000 arrivals set last year. Immigration authorities are activating emergency measures to accommodate the increased number of travelers.
Between 198,000 and 220,000 foreign nationals are expected to pass through the airport over the four-day period, averaging 49,500 to 55,000 daily entries, a significant increase from last year's average of 45,640. The peak of arrivals is anticipated on October 2, with up to 60,000 foreigners expected, slightly surpassing the previous record.
To manage the influx, the Incheon Airport Immigration Office plans to boost the number of immigration officers at arrival halls to 188, up from 128 in regular operations and 166 during special circumstances.
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