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South Korea's Incheon Airport faces 80-minute immigration delays amid visitor surge

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Incheon International Airport in South Korea is experiencing significant immigration delays, with foreign travelers facing wait times of up to 80 minutes. This congestion is attributed to a surge in foreign visitors, with June arrivals increasing by 20.6% year-over-year. The current wait times far exceed the International Civil Aviation Organization's recommendation of 45 minutes, and are comparable to disruptions seen during the Lunar New Year holiday. AI

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South Korea's Incheon Airport faces 80-minute immigration delays amid visitor surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration

    Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were apparent at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, where foreign visitors stood waiting to clear immigration…

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