President Moon: "Exemptions for Businessmen's Entry Ban to Be Discussed via Diplomatic Channels" (Update)

Korean Entry Ban Countries Considering Business Entry Permission... Requested During Call with Turkish President

[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] On the 10th, President Moon Jae-in instructed to explore whether there is a way to exceptionally allow entry for businesspeople from countries that have imposed entry bans on Koreans due to the 'Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19)'.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, said, "President Moon's directive is to promote measures that allow exceptions for businesspeople who possess health status verification documents," adding, "The health status verification refers to COVID-19 confirmation."

Spokesperson Kang explained, "President Moon instructed to negotiate through diplomatic channels with countries that have imposed entry restrictions on our country."

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A key Blue House official responded to the question, "Is Japan included among the countries subject to President Moon's directive?" by saying, "It is difficult to state definitively as specific countries will be discussed through diplomatic channels." However, the official added, "There is hope that entry will be exceptionally allowed for businesspeople in unavoidable situations such as urgent business trips."

Earlier, it was confirmed that during a phone call with the President of Turkey, President Moon requested consideration for allowing entry to businesspeople who possess government-issued tourism certificates.

A key Blue House official said, "This is an exceptional allowance for businesspeople," and added, "While it is premature to make assumptions, since the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has decreased, I think such discussions can gradually proceed in the future."

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