Korea 14-day government facility quarantine (How to enjoy it)
Channel: How to Speak American
Date: 2020-06-07

What to expect if you are a foreign national visiting Korea and need to go through their mandatory 14-day quarantine (government facility).   Link for more detailed info below on requirements:

https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/


Important information many people are asking about as of June 21, 2020 (to my knowledge):
(also in link above)
-You can't quarantine in an airbnb, only a random facility they put you in.
-Cost is about $150 per night for 14 nights (although double check, always seems to be changing)
-You have to the gov. quarantine.  Only exemption is if YOU are a long term resident with proof or have paperwork about a special study or work reason 

Key phrases if you're learning colloquial English
24/7 (twenty four seven) - all day everyday
SOLID - good/high quality
LEGIT - the real thing/seriously good
JACKED - strong and muscular
DARE I SAY IT? - phrase you say right before making an epic statement
(TIME)-ISH - around that time (e.g. 7ish)
JAZZ IT UP - make it interesting
CALL IN THE CAVALRY - call for help or support
BOO - baby name
PROTIP - tip
FRIED - destroyed
ANIMAL! - a name you call someone who is doing something inhumane or awful (joke)

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