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South Korea and Japan Finalize Exclusive Airport Immigration Lanes for June

The initiative celebrates 60 years of normalized diplomatic ties and aims to enhance travel convenience and people-to-people exchange.

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Overview

  • The fast-track immigration lanes will operate at Gimpo and Gimhae airports in South Korea, and Haneda Terminal 3 and Fukuoka airports in Japan throughout June 2025.
  • Eligibility is limited to short-term travelers who have visited the other country at least once in the past 12 months.
  • The lanes will be available daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some pre-arrival procedures required for faster processing.
  • At Gimpo and Haneda airports, the service applies to travelers on Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways, while all carriers are included at Gimhae and Fukuoka.
  • This measure marks the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, reflecting warming ties and increasing tourism between the two nations.