Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expresses Regret Over Japan's Extension of Entry Restrictions... Continues to Urge Prompt Lifting

Advance Notice to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 25th

Japan has decided to strengthen entry restrictions on travelers arriving from Korea starting from the 9th, citing the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. On the 6th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha summoned Koji Domita, the Japanese Ambassador to Korea, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to express regret. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Regarding the Japanese government's one-month extension of quarantine measures for arrivals from Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret and stated that it will urge for a prompt lifting of the restrictions.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 27th, "It is regrettable that the Japanese government has extended the entry restrictions for one month at a time when the number of new COVID-19 cases in Korea is showing a declining trend, clearly demonstrating the effectiveness of quarantine measures."

He added that they will urge for an early lifting of the restrictions. The official stated, "Apart from regional cooperation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the government will continuously urge the Japanese government to promptly lift the entry restrictions on Japan."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly received prior notice of this through diplomatic channels on the evening of the 25th and conveyed its regret through diplomatic channels.

Earlier, on the 26th, the Japanese government decided to extend by one month the two-week quarantine request for arrivals from Korea to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, starting from midnight on the 27th, it announced the addition of 21 European countries including Spain and Italy, as well as the entire territory of Iran, to the list of countries banned from entry.

The official commented on future measures regarding Japan, saying, "The number of Japanese visitors to Korea has significantly decreased," and added, "We will continue to monitor the situation in Japan and take additional measures if necessary."

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