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South Korea Shifts Ship Quarantine Focus | South Korea News
South Korea is ditching outdated, blanket ship inspections for a smarter, risk-based approach—prioritizing vessels with higher disease or pest risks, like those carrying sick passengers. This shift aligns with WHO standards, cuts unnecessary checks that rarely found threats, and protects quarantine officers from dangerous boarding conditions. Ships now face electronic document reviews first; only suspicious cases trigger on-site visits. Random onboard checks will roll out later this year, and starting October, sanitation fees rise while new rules demand stricter documentation—including water…
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