The special immigration measures will be in place from Thursday through Aug. 8, as the country enters one of the busiest periods for overseas travel.
At Terminal 1, departure gate No. 2 will open at 5:30 a.m., while departure gate No. 4 will open at 6 a.m. At Terminal 2, departure gate No. 2 will open at 5 a.m.
Immigration officers will also begin work earlier to ease passenger congestion. The number of screening staff at Terminal 1 will be increased to 32 from 24, while Terminal 2 will have 20 officers, up from 14.
The ministry said personnel from other departments will also be assigned to support immigration screening during the peak period.
Families traveling with minors will also be allowed to register for automated immigration clearance at departure gates during the summer season. Previously, minors had to visit an immigration service center outside the departure area to register for the service.
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho said the ministry would mobilize its screening capacity to ensure that Korean nationals using Incheon Airport during the summer peak season do not face inconvenience during immigration procedures.
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