South Korea (Republic of Korea)

The malaria risk is:

• moderate from March to December in the north bordering North Korea and in the Yeoncheon-gun county of the province Gyeonggi. We recommend the use of of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
• low from March to December the rural areas in the northern parts of the provinces of Incheon, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, including demilitarized zone (DMZ). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. 
• There is no malaria risk in the rest of the country.
• Species: P. vivax 100%. 

In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible. 

Japanese encephalitis occurs in the entire country, mainly from May to November.

Protect yourself against insects. 

Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.

Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.

• Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.

Read these tips before you leave.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis
• Polio
• Measles-mumps-rubella

A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.

Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

• Japanese encephalitis
• Hepatitis B 
• Influenza
• Pneumococci