NIS: "Increased Terror Threat to Overseas Citizens... Caution Advised"

On December 22 last year, travelers visiting Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 were moving to depart. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) has warned that the possibility of terrorism against nationals residing abroad is increasing and urged caution.

On the 8th, the NIS stated, "Last December, two Korean nationals staying in Nigeria were held captive by an armed group and released after 17 days, indicating a growing threat of terrorism against Koreans abroad," and asked not only nationals residing overseas but also travelers to be vigilant against terrorism.

This warning takes into account recent incidents such as the mass shooting by a 'job-seeking failed professor' at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and indiscriminate knife attacks in Paris, in countries frequently visited by Korean travelers like the United States and France.

In fact, major countries including the United States, France, and Germany are also strengthening their counter-terrorism vigilance.

The NIS explained that it is conveying terrorism response guidelines in an easy-to-understand manner through popular YouTubers such as ShukaWorld, PaniBottle, and GwakTube.

The NIS emphasized, "We plan to continue efforts to raise public awareness of terrorism through various methods," adding, "Since terrorism is unpredictable in terms of time and place, it is very important for overseas travelers themselves to know how to prevent terrorism damage."

They also urged, "Even in countries considered safe, there is always a risk of terrorism," and asked travelers to check travel alert levels for their destination countries on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 'Overseas Safety Travel' website or the NIS homepage before departure, and to familiarize themselves with behavioral guidelines for different types of terrorism.

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