Flying To South Korea During The Pandemic | 14 Day Mandatory Quarantine

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video on my channel! Go watch that if you want more info 👉🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@NoName-dt4ou]

do you have to rent and pay the quarantine facility room or they send you there randomly from the airport and send the bill later on?

[@hatsuharu333]

The quarantine food there looks better than my regular day to day food 😅

[@윤기민-t2x]

Right

[@PatJang8792]

She was lucky with her goverment facility. My facility food (in Korea) almost killed me. Was always cold and I got always the same 😂 and was horrible and the size of the meals was smaller then the kids menu...

[@ReginaScholey]

Omg I can only imagine how nice that shower was after so much traveling!

[@worldaviation4k]

OMG that's the same for me that test. I was so surprised and wasn't expecting that. If felt like someone touched an open cut with vinegar for a split second. I jumped lol. I'm on day 4 so far. It looks so busy the airport on your video, I think I was lucky going from Amsterdam as we arrived before most of the flights and had no line. Not one person in front of me but then again I was the last off the plane and I took my time, i think there was about 60 people on the flight and probably most were residents.

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Wow sooo lucky.. thought I was dying at the airport..😭 hope you enjoy your trip here in Korea once you get out of quarantine(:

[@worldaviation4k]

@@mrs.helenchoe Thank you, it's going quite fast. I managed to get up early enough to see the leavers ^_^

[@NaarYoutubeKijken]

@@worldaviation4k How much did you have to pay for the quarantine? Would really appriciate it, much love!!! :3

[@NaarYoutubeKijken]

I would like to ask you one more thing, I would really appreciate it if you could reply to me :"(. The visa waiver program between Korea and Europe has been canceled since April ( so you cannot enter Korea without a visa) Could you tell me what kind of visa you got and perhaps what you told your embassy to qualify? Thank you sooooo much in advance!!!

[@SommerIsley]

Yes. Can you say how much quarantine costed. I wish people would disclose this, cause it is an important part if someone is wanting to travel to Korea rn

[@alyssa9589]

Can’t wait to see all the fun adventures you have in Korea🤩💖

[@georgiacheon2591]

Hey girl, I’m leaving for Korea in January and I have insaneeee airport anxiety. My biggest question is how do you collect your luggage if you are not allowed to roam the airport once you arrive at Incheon?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! You're allowed to go to baggage claim, which is basically the ONLY time you can "roam around" bc there aren't any staff to guide you or tell you where to go / what to do. Before and after baggage claim, there are staff everywhere

[@SommerIsley]

How was your trip? Also how much did the quarantine cost?

[@georgiacheon2591]

@@mrs.helenchoe this video helped me so much really!!! I was able to relax a little after preparing myself and realizing how simple the process was! Tedious-but simple!!! 😊 thank you!

[@georgiacheon2591]

@@SommerIsley the best! Came to be with family :) my quarantine cost was about $1500 for the two weeks at the Ramada government hotel/facility! If you go, please please pack snacks. I’m so serious. Very comfortable quarantine with kind staff but the food was rough for me.

[@SommerIsley]

@@georgiacheon2591 1500!!!! Hell no 😖. I guess I'll just have to wait

[@al3xamariee]

cant wait for my trip . hopefully the virus won’t be as serious like it is now so that i can enjoy going out. i’m just happy knowing i’m gonna be able to go 🥺

[@mrs.helenchoe]

You’re gonna have so much fun here!!

[@al3xamariee]

@@mrs.helenchoe can wait :D

[@morgan574]

This video popped up on my home page and As I was watching I noticed I am currently in the same facility as you ☺️ I hope you have a great time in Korea!

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hope you enjoy your trip here in Korea as well😊💕

[@tonymartinez2495]

Ah i stayed in the same hotel 🏨! Hope it went well for you! I was going crazy by day 10 haha

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Same! By day 10, I felt suffocated...

[@iam_theweighiam2950]

What is the name of the hotel?

[@daniellealiu982]

@@iam_theweighiam2950 at 16:22 it says grand hyatt i think that’s it

[@iam_theweighiam2950]

@@daniellealiu982 Thank you

[@LifeWithStefy]

Bet you were buzzing to get out there after Day 14. Interesting insight though into how it all works. If you wanted were you able to order in food from outside or room service?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yess, I couldn’t sleep the night before because I was too excited☺️ the hotel I stayed at didn’t allow us to order food and there’s no room service at any of the hotels used as quarantine facilities!

[@LifeWithStefy]

@@mrs.helenchoe ah that’s a shame, I know 3 meals a day is considered enough but I’m a snacker too so would have prob been peckish throughout the day 😆 have been enjoying your vlogs. I really want to visit South Korea one day and vlogs seem to be the only way I can do that right now 😄

[@GiGiZen]

Hi Helen, your video just popped up on my recommendations...thank you for sharing your experience. I'm planning to visit Korea next year and hoping the situation would be better than it is now. I admire your bravery and strength through all this. I'm not sure I can do it...anyways, I hope you stay safe and have fun on your visit. I'm going to subscribe to your channel for more knowledge and info on Korea. Thanks again! 💕

[@ms.lindsey5981]

I'm glad everything went well for you!

[@DeliaX]

ohmy you and the hard drive IS A MOOD LOOOOL

[@jamie-ci1mt]

와 영종도그랜드하얏트이스트타워 호텔에 계셨군요 저도 지금 같은 호텔에 격리중이에요 오늘이 마지막날이에요 나오는 음식을 보니 저도 13일동안.먹은.음식 똑같이 나오네요 같은 구조 같은 커피포트 고생하셨어요^^

[@jennifersimpson4094]

I know had to be hard but legit kinda seems nice 2 weeks Netflix , nice room, and meals brought to your room! Not too bad. I had trip booked for last April and pushed to March but seems I will have to move again. Just keep hoping for a better tomorrow. Keep safe!

[@pvpvpvpav]

hi girl!! im going to Seoul in June 8 was wondering if the quarantine facilities are the same price or if there’s one cheaper... thank u! ❤️

[@Blueskytoday]

How did you hook up your pc?? just plug into wall router??? Could you order from front desk like cokes or soft drinks ,,pay and they put outside your door?? Thanks

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I brought a laptop and there was wifi in the hotel. No, you cannot order any food / drinks - you just get what they give you. I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video, if you want more info! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@PayYourselfFirstBCR5S]

Great content. I love your video excellent job. What was your cost for the hotel stay for your quarantine out-of-pocket?

[@Blueskytoday]

Possible to pack canned foods like, Spam,,,,vienna sausages....corned beef....will hotel let me take to the room to eat or confiscate it?? It is of course sealed normal canned foods....Thanks

[@fabiocosta8889]

Sorry if I'm asking too much but how much did it cost these 14-days quarantine? Reason I'm asking is because I'll be going soon and will have to endure the same and would be good to know for me to prepare for upcoming expenses

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I paid $1480 but I heard it ranges from $1400 - 2100 depending on the facility they assign you to!

[@fabiocosta8889]

@@mrs.helenchoe Thanks a lot for your prompt response!!!

[@sonyahidayati4614]

If I may know, how do you wash your clothes during your quarantine days?? Thank you!!

[@mrs.helenchoe]

You have to hand wash your laundry

[@kanekii9643]

What if you don’t have a Korean emergency contact? are you able to opt that out or is it mandatory

[@Blueskytoday]

Willl your laptop operate without your having to plug it into the hotel wall socket?? Do you need some sort of attachment to be able to use the pc?? Another person said no need at all to plug in the laptop,,the room had good wifi without that..THANKS FOR REPLY

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@EDANUR73]

Was there are vegetarian option for the food 🤔?

[@susans224]

Hello, do you know if we are allowed to stay in a Korean governmental facility with family members or is a solo endeavor? Thank you for sharing your video!

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@Five-uy6xn]

How do you know how much money to bring from the government facility??? If they place got anywhere they just expect you to have the exact amount to pay for your stay. You don’t get a price before hand 😭😭😭? This is making me nervous for my trip in 2021. Maybe by the summer some rules will change and be much easier idk.

[@aleafe5069]

Right i would rather stay with someone ik that's in korea 🇰🇷

[@Happy.Snowwhite]

how much was the hotel per nighy?

[@atxmale08]

Would quarantine at an Airbnb been cheaper?

[@julieoh019]

Gosh I’ve been saving my vacation since prior to covid so I can go visit family next April but idk if i can bare the 2 wk quarantine...

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yeah, I couldn't fall asleep the night before getting out cause I was soo excited haha but I hope you get to visit your family soon!

[@jazmineomg]

Heading there in early Feb. Were u able to bring over Lysol aerosol or anything like that over?

[@drewjitzoo4378]

How much did it cosy to quarantine??

[@TonyD-UK]

To be honest its unreal how much you have to pay for quarantine .. and then paying for the COVID tests on day 3 and 8 is crazy too i was told they were £250 each day (is that still a thing ??). So the usual cost is around £2000 just for Quarantine .. cant wait for that to finish so i can buy my tickets back to korea and only pay the airfare roll on next year :) Oh yeah that cost for quarantine is basicly the cost of a return Business class seat to korea haha

[@thenanlife1141]

Lovely video thank you xx

[@iMdwag]

I did not notice the ye thing at all until you pointed it out! I think I might have the same thing? Oh well, you look super cute anyway. Sending best wishes.

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Thank you 🥺

[@Bonillaerika1998]

How did you get to chose the hotel and room? Im going in a few months and i would really like to stay at a room similar to yours. Also, did they give you extra snacks and packages?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@mrs.helenchoe]

No, I didnt get any extra snacks or packages other than what they provided with the meals - ramen, jjapaghetti, banana, yogurt

[@cass13_]

Hello. Did you ever boil the sink water and drink it? Or did you only drink the bottled water boiled?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I only drank the bottled water (:

[@jalo7289]

do you have to pay for the hotel the whole time?

[@KnockoutInvesting]

Great editing skills.

[@Kostly]

My dad's cat digs this intro

[@corgisrule21]

They wrap a single banana....I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@r_____2680]

did you only receive one covid test while quarantined (when you arrived) ? staying in the same place as u and just wanna know if i should mentally prepare to be tested again lol!

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yes, only once!

[@the.muffin]

in a diff korea quarantine video (rating the foods) they said it was based on what country you're from (but if you're from the us its only one test iirc)

[@sofiamg5875]

OMG OMG wOw I was listening to you and then I realized that MEMORIES OF ALHAMBRA was playing in the back and I died.... If you haven’t watched that K-Drama....I RECOMMEND....Hyun Bin is the best ;)

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hyunbin is BAEEE❤️

[@sofiamg5875]

@@mrs.helenchoe Have you watched Crash Landing on You? it's like my #1 kdrama EVER 😂🥰

[@SasShae]

...I'll be coming back to Korea soon and my BIGGEST fear (besides getting Covid during travel), is staying out a crappy hotel out in the middle of nowhere. Did you get to pick your hotel? Thanks

[@mrs.helenchoe]

No, you don't get to pick and you won't know until you actually arrive at your facility ):

[@SasShae]

@@mrs.helenchoe which hotel did you end up staying in?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

@@SasShae in this vlog (2020), I was staying at the Incheon Grand Hyatt hotel. In my most recent quarantine video (2021), I stayed at Marina Bay

[@SasShae]

@@mrs.helenchoe thank you. Which one did you like better?

[@carissa813]

Are the meals coming from South Korea? Or do you have to pay for them before you get there and it's just a service that's provided to you?

[@emiliyaismayilzada2660]

I can't imagine myself being stucked in a room for 2 weeks! But the food looks great though 😄

[@jcsjcs2]

@ helenmjcho: I'm currently undergoing the same 15 days/14 nights procedure in a designated facility. I'm just wondering: at what time of the day are discharged on the last day? Is checkout in the morning, or will they make sure it's a complete 24 hours before they let you go (so if you checked in at 4 pm you'd be leaving at 4 pm)?

[@rosekelly7416]

where just visitng south korea? or where you there for school or work ?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Visiting (: I come to Korea pretty often!

[@rosekelly7416]

@@mrs.helenchoe how is it there corona wise ?

[@zei8726]

hiii! do you know if it's possible having your guard pick you up from the airport? i have a long term visa and my place for self quarantine is in suwon. it would be great if I could save money from taxi!

[@yolanda6834]

hi just wondering, does the fourteen day quarantine begin the day you land in Korea and go to your government facility, or does it start on the next, first full day?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@bettyboop027]

Where did you travel from? I’m in the US right now been thinking go Korea to stay next couple months

[@Spider-time]

What if you don’t have a korean contact? Will they still let you in and do the 14 day quarantine.

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I wish I had the answer, but I don't know either 😭

[@emiliiajayne]

What did you use to make your itinerary? @14:04 :)

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Googlemaps (:

[@emiliiajayne]

@@mrs.helenchoe Thank you!

[@Kiyun04]

Can anyone tell me where to buy that fanny pack because I've been looking everywhere

[@AlyssaMims]

you’re so lucky they gave you water.... I didn’t get any 😭.... I have kidney issues and have to drink a lot so I became really sick, especially because the tap water was contaminated. Me and my friends had to throw an absolute fit and they started giving water the day before I got out lol It was literal torment for me because of lack of water lol

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Omg..... that sounds horrible... HOW DID THEY NOT GIVE YOU WATER?!? but I hope you're okay now 😭

[@AlyssaMims]

@@mrs.helenchoe right? It was so bad! I even wrote a note and they threw it away and then when I tried opening my door, with a mask, they starting yelling if I didn’t close my door I’d be deported. If not for the whole water issue, it wouldn’t have been so bad! I’m all good now! I enjoyed my time in Korea and I’m glad to see other people now get water with every meal 🥺

[@Aoi_yu0]

한국이라니 ㅠㅠㅠ🧡🧡

[@matherss__586]

What happens if you don't know someone with a korean phone number?

[@jasminelee8994]

OMG where did you get your pants at 15:34?? I've been looking everywhere and I cant find any 😭😭 also youre very pretty 😌

[@rei__tv]

Does your emergency contact have to be a family member and do they have to live in Seoul? Also after quarantine, do I HAVE to go with them or can I go to a hotel afterwards?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@iam_theweighiam2950]

What hotel did you stay in?

[@hellokrisan]

Hallooo! I can imagine how boring the 2 week quarantine is! I have a quick question, no matter what flight you enter in are all the government facilities for the mandatory quarantine the same? I really don't know how it works and I'm headed to Seoul for school next year :)

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hii! They have several different locations/hotels for quarantine and I think it’s random where they place you(?) I’m not too sure how the arrangement works either but all the hotels are different! I hope that answered your question

[@JAusten1775]

Did you book hotel before you leaving NY or after arrived at Korea airport?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

The Korean government randomly places you in a facility. You don't get to choose or book anything on your own

[@laylaaref3389]

What’s the name of the drama that you were watching?

[@ekim8958]

If I was traveling with a friend, are we separated in individual quarantine rooms? Just curious if they split us up. Haha thanks

[@ekim8958]

Nevermind. Just saw your other video! Thanks 😊

[@nag8534]

Are allowed to order food from restaurants? Watching all quarantine videos all the food provided doesn't go well with my diet restrictions:(

[@mrs.helenchoe]

They didn’t allow it in the facility I stayed at ):

[@nag8534]

@@mrs.helenchoe I guess I'm gonna have to fill my check-in bag with food then 🙃 Thank you so much for answering I hope to see you in Korea one day ❤❤

[@estherkwonmem]

aww hope you have a good time!

[@shayma5354]

Hi I'm going there next month and I really don't know much about the 14 days quarantine, can I be quarantined at any hotel or should I go to specific addresses(I have D-4-1 visa)?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@shayma5354]

@@mrs.helenchoe okay thank you so much 🙏♥️

[@imma_gene]

Hi! Is the $1480 for your entire quarantine stay? Because some websites said that we have to pay $1847,,,

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! Yes, it was for my entire quarantine (food included) I heard the price ranges from $1400 - 2100 depending on the facility they assign you to!

[@multicomedys5005]

Thats so much Money. Isn‘t it ?

[@aleafe5069]

Hey i might be going to korea soon, can I stay with my bf for the 14 day qaurnteen or do I have to go to government facility?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@macchadiaryy]

The food at your quarantine facility looks way better than the one Mikey Chen stayed at.

[@youcan5627]

how much did the flight cost?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I paid $1043 for my flight

[@TheKanyarin]

Do they have vegan options? 😅🙌

[@mewpie85]

Which hotel is that?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Grand Hyatt in Incheon

[@uwamahoroshakira8227]

Hallo ... am going to travel in South Korea this month ,do I have to make reservation hotel before or on arrival? Thank you

[@nashos]

Did they give you a microwave?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

No microwave in my room

[@laucoo1761]

Are you in Korea solely for vacation? :)

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yes! I come to Korea pretty much every year😂

[@butterbutterflyfly]

@@mrs.helenchoe what visa did you get? :)

[@AceXwilD]

drink that water before you get a damn kidney stone lol

[@fmskreg7424]

i feel the food are delicious, at least better than my cooking

[@therealsierra98]

i miss korea smm i was wondering what the precautions would be like going back during these times! thanks 4 sharing~ | tarot channel xo

[@yoongi-agust6920]

Did you bring your own mug and coffee?!?!?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yes, I brought my own mug, coffee and filter(:

[@vishalb1417]

Would you know if there is a way around the Korean Number if I am a tourist and dont have any local contact number? What would happen under those circumstances?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I actually have no idea ):

[@guadalupedominguez6623]

🤩🤩🤩

[@zacktheexplorer8906]

How much do you paid for these 14days Q ?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Hi! I just uploaded a Quarantine FAQs video - hope this is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raSXqaKphbV_mck

[@lillyannapietsch3138]

Just looking at the food I’d probably starve or would have to force myself into a different food zone. I’m trying to go to Korea and there’s food I want to try and some I wouldn’t. But this was cool to watch 16 minutes went by real fast watching this. And I’ve done research but Koreans usually don’t eat pancakes with syrup.

[@twinkle.452]

Do you use the Instagram?

[@mrs.helenchoe]

Yess my Instagram is @helenmjcho

[@twinkle.452]

@@mrs.helenchoe Thank you sister

[@twinkle.452]

@@mrs.helenchoe Thank you elder sister

[@AdvisorDanny]

🇨🇦❤️🇰🇷🎉🥂🎶

[@TheGenerations1]

How was your wifi?

[@계란말이장인]

I've been there and Powerful WIFI They are individual wifi

[@TheGenerations1]

@@계란말이장인 Thanks!

[@계란말이장인]

@@TheGenerations1 you're welcome!

[@andrewlanzarotta2746]

I am currently in quarantine in SK. My hotel is not nearly as nice as the one in the video. But, the wifi is good. I was only given the password for the public spaces in the hotel, which i am not allowed to access. But in watching other quarantine videos, i found out that each room has its own wifi router. Mine was behind the tv on the wall and the password was on the product id label.

[@TheGenerations1]

@@andrewlanzarotta2746 interesting, good to know

[@danip2476]

I can’t believe you don’t drink water :o

[@mrs.helenchoe]

I know.. it’s so bad 😭😭 BUT I’m trying to change that 😁

[@paulchoi5206]

all that smog coming from China is so crazy

[@mochigirl5682]

You should drink a lot of water or regret it later. Promise, it will help your skin as well not just your kidney

[@MiseriWay]

I am TERRIFIED of the nose swab

[@gingermarie1760]

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[@hong9829]

life in prison is hard