Institute for Basic Science

How to get to IBS, Daejeon

Clear, step-by-step directions to the IBS campus for visitors and collaborators.

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Main airport

ICN Terminal 1 Terminal 2

Nearest airport

Cheongju (CJJ)

Main rail hub

Seoul Station

Returning to the airport

Need directions from IBS back to the airport? Use the return guide for the most convenient routes.

How to return to the airport

Choose your starting point

Pick an airport or a major city station to see the best route to IBS.

Airports

Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 1 · Major international hub Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2 · Major international hub Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 김포공항 · Closer to Seoul Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) 청주공항 · Closest to Daejeon Daegu International Airport (TAE) 158 km to IBS

Rail stations

Seoul Station 서울역 · Main rail hub Suseo Station 수서역 · SRT hub Gwangmyeong Station 광명역 · KTX access Dongdaegu Station 동대구역 · KTX access Busan Station 부산역 · KTX access

Entry requirements

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) Temporary Exemption

Normally, citizens of some countries do not need a visa to visit Korea, but they must obtain the K-ETA online before flying to Korea. The Ministry of Justice of Korea has temporarily exempted the K-ETA for citizens of 52 countries (including the US, Canada, Australia, and most European countries) until December 31, 2026. Please check the K-ETA website for details.

This extension of exemption was announced on December 23, 2025.

Visitors without K-ETA are required to fill out the e-Arrival card at www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr. There is no fee, and you can submit it within 3 days before arrival in Korea.

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