Notice on Entry Requirements for Travelers to Korea
Entry Requirements

Vaccination is not required for entry into Korea.
Your passport only needs to remain valid for the duration of your stay in Korea.
There is no separate minimum remaining-validity requirement.
Foreign nationals must have either a valid K-ETA or a visa before entering Korea.

K-ETA / Visa

  • 1. Nationals from countries eligible for visa-free entry must obtain K-ETA prior to boarding a flight or ship destined for Korea.
  • 2. The application fee is 10,000 KRW per person (approx. 7–10 USD).
  • 3. K-ETA must be applied for at least 72 hours before boarding; processing may take longer depending on volume or other circumstances.
  • 4. Temporary Exemption of K-ETA for Certain Countries (2023–2026)
    K-ETA requirements have been temporarily waived for citizens of a set of 22 (now extended to 67) countries/regions.
    The exemption period has been extended to December 31, 2026.
*If you require a visa to attend the event, an official invitation letter will be issued by the Organiser. Please pre-register before requesting the invitation letter to Jimena.kim@informa.com
전시개요
Location COEX, Seoul
Date & Time 24 August: 10:00 - 17:00
25 August: 10:00 - 17:00
26 August: 10:00 - 16:00
Admission Fee 10,000 KW
*Pre-registration: Free

How to Register

HI Korea is a B2B exhibition. Admission is limited to industry professionals aged 18 and over.
General visitors and students, including university students, will not be admitted.

  • 01
    Online
    Pre-registration
    Pre-register online once registration opens in April.
  • 02
    Receive
    Confirmation Email
    A registration confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided
  • 03
    Show Your QR Code & Collect Your Badge
    Present your QR code at the registration desk or kiosk to receive your badge and enter right away.
Pre-register Now
Other Ways to Register
On-site Registration
Fill out registration from on-site and collect your badge. (Registration fee: KRW 10,000)
Invitation Holders
Present your invitation at the on-site registration counter and complete a registration from for free admission.


Hi Korea
Why You Should Visit

Plan ahead for business meetings and
programs, not just the exhibition,
to get the most our of your visit.
  • 01
    Exhibitor List
    Browse booths by product category in advance and start business meetings right on-site.
  • 02
    Conference & Seminar
    Programs covering industry trends and regulatory issues run over three days. Some sessions require advance registration.
  • 03
    Online Matchmaking Platform
    Get matched in advance with exhibitors in your areas of interest and schedule meetings ahead of time.
  • 04
    Premium Bio & Pharma Hall
    Your badge also gives you access to the Premium Bio & Pharma Hall at Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas