SEOUL, December 1 (AJP) - Eighteen countries are now eligible for automated immigration clearance, up from four, the Ministry of Justice said on Monday.
The move aims to shorten waiting times for foreign visitors entering the country.
The newly eligible countries include Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the U.K., and others.
The ministry said, "We selected countries based on reciprocal immigration agreements, the scale of bilateral human exchanges, diplomatic ties, and other criteria."
The number of booths for automated immigration clearance at Inchon International Airport will also be increased to improve accessibility for foreign visitors.
About 40 percent of foreign arrivals are expected to use automated immigration, with the ministry planning to expand the service to other airports across the country.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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