Extension of 'Special Travel Advisory' for All Countries and Regions Abroad Until Next Month 17

3rd Order from September 19 to November 17, Extended by One Month
Measures Equivalent to Travel Alert Level 2 to 3

On the 21st, photojournalism images depicting humanity's chaos, frustration, courage, and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic were exhibited on the exterior wall of Seoul Library in Jung-gu, Seoul. The offline exhibition, titled "2020 Seoul Global Photojournalism Exhibition: 2020 Seoul, Embracing Hope Again," hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, will continue until the 31st. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will extend the 'Special Travel Advisory' issued three times from September 19 to October 17 for all overseas travel by Korean nationals to all countries and regions until November 17.

The Special Travel Advisory is issued in cases of urgent short-term risks according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' directive 'Travel Alert System Operation Guidelines.' It is issued as a measure equivalent to travel alert levels 2 to 3 and is valid for up to 90 days from the date of issuance, usually issued in one-month increments.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' extension of the Special Travel Advisory is in consideration of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration of a global pandemic and the continued worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), as well as the ongoing situation where many countries have imposed entry bans or restrictions on travelers from all countries and suspended flight operations.

Additionally, the Ministry considered the necessity of Korean nationals refraining from overseas travel to prevent COVID-19 infections during travel and to support domestic quarantine efforts.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged, "We ask Korean nationals planning overseas travel during this period to cancel or postpone their trips, and those currently staying abroad to strictly adhere to hygiene rules, refrain from participating in large gatherings and going out or moving unnecessarily, minimize contact with others, and pay special attention to personal safety to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infection."

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