South Korea (Republic)

Located in the East of Asia, South Korea is a country in close proximity to Japan.

Recommended Travel Vaccines for South Korea (Republic)

Tetanus

To Be Considered Vaccinations for South Korea (Republic)

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Tuberculosis (TB)

Malaria

Malaria Risk in South Korea (Republic)

Malaria is present in South Korea (Republic).

Malaria is currently present in this country. We recommend booking a consultation with one of our expert Travel Health Clinicians as suitable antimalarial medication may be recommended for your trip to help you stay safe whilst travelling.

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Professor David Ross OStJ

Professor David Ross OStJ

Medical Director, MASTA

GMC No. 3115417 Professor David Ross OStJ is Medical Director of MASTA and Dean of the Faculty of Travel Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Glasgow). He has been associated with MASTA since 2005 and served 41 years in the Army, including over 10 years as senior advisor on public health to