Republic of Korea / South Korea travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Nov. 18, 2024, 4:21 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

North Korea Missile Launch (Second Report)

Nov. 5, 2024, 11:06 a.m.
1. We would like to inform you that the Prime Minister's Office website has published the status of the Government of Japan's response to the missile launch by North Korea on the 5th.
2. Please continue to pay attention to the latest information, such as information released by the Government of Japan and the South Korean authorities, as well as media reports.

[Reference] Prime Minister's Office website: Information related to North Korea's ballistic missile launch
https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/content/000159689.pdf

[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Busan (Address) 18, Gogwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
(18 Gokwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea)
(Telephone) 051-465-5101 (From overseas, +82-51-465-5101)
(FAX) 051-442-1622
(Website) https://www.busan.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

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North Korea's Missile Launch (Second Report)

Nov. 5, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
Regarding the ballistic missile launch by North Korea on November 5, we would like to inform you that the Prime Minister's Office website has published the status of the Government of Japan's response.
2. Please continue to pay attention to the latest information, such as information released by the Government of Japan and the South Korean authorities, as well as media reports.
[Reference] Prime Minister's Office website: Information related to North Korea's ballistic missile launch
https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/content/000159689.pdf

[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
Address: 8F Twin Tree Tower A, 6 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03142
Office hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00

*This email will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification, email newsletter, and Tabi-Regi.
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/movement procedure at the following URL or contact our Embassy by phone or email. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a "Residence Notification" (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

North Korea's Missile Launch (Second Report)

Nov. 5, 2024, 8:56 a.m.


[Consulate-General of Japan in Jeju]
Address: 9th floor, Century Building, 3351, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63083 (Nohyeong-dong)
Segi Bldg, 9F(Nohyeong-dong) 3351, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea
TEL: (064)710-9500 (main phone number)

*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your "Resident Registration" and "Tabireji".
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/moving procedure at the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login

North Korea's Missile Launch (First Report)

Nov. 5, 2024, 7:56 a.m.


[Consulate-General of Japan in Jeju]
Address: 9th floor, Century Building, 3351, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63083 (Nohyeong-dong)
Segi Bldg, 9F(Nohyeong-dong) 3351, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea
TEL: (064)710-9500 (main phone number)

*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your "Resident Registration" and "Tabireji".
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/moving procedure at the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login

North Korea's Missile Launch (First Report)

Nov. 5, 2024, 7:51 a.m.
Please continue to pay attention to the latest information and reports released by the government and other organizations.

[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
Address: 8F Twin Tree Tower A, 6 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03142
Office hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00

*This email will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification, email newsletter, and Tabi-Regi.
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/movement procedure at the following URL or contact our Embassy by phone or email. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a "Residence Notification" (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

North Korea missile launch

Nov. 5, 2024, 7:46 a.m.
1. According to South Korean authorities, North Korea launched a ballistic missile on the 5th.
2. Please continue to pay close attention to the latest information, including information released by the South Korean authorities and media reports.

[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Busan (Address) 18, Gogwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
(18 Gokwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea)
(Telephone) 051-465-5101 (From overseas, +82-51-465-5101)
(FAX) 051-442-1622
(Website) https://www.busan.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

*This email has been sent to the email address registered with your "Resident Registration" and "Tabireji" systems.
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the procedure at the following URL or contact our Embassy by phone or email.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
*If you have completed the simple registration for TabiRegi and would like to change or stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving them at the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a "Residence Notification" (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.