Due to Japan's entry restrictions, 17,000 Korean visas suspended... China accounts for 2.8 million cases

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] It is reported that approximately 17,000 people in Korea will have their visa validity suspended due to the entry restrictions announced by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the 5th.

According to Kyodo News on the 6th, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that about 17,000 visas will be suspended starting from the 9th in the case of Korea. Generally, except for some exceptions, the number of visas and the number of individuals affected are similar.

In Korea’s case, since entry into Japan for purposes such as tourism is allowed visa-free for up to 90 days, it is estimated that many more people besides the 17,000 will be affected by the entry restrictions announced on the 5th.

According to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, the Japanese government has announced that for those who have already obtained a multiple-entry Japanese visa but have not entered Japan, the visa will regain its validity after the suspension period (March 9 to 31) ends.

However, the Japanese government has indicated that the suspension period may be extended depending on the situation.

In the case of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, about 2.8 million visas will have their validity suspended.

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