South Korea has officially lifted most of its travel advisories for Japan from July 1, 2024, but still applied a level 3 warning (recommend to leave) for the 30km area around the Fukushima nuclear power plant due to radiation concerns.
South Korea has imposed a level 1 travel advisory in a four-tier warning system for Japan, as the country takes precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline in the number of tourists visiting the country, Yonhap news agency reported.
The number of international tourists to Japan has increased sharply since the epidemic restrictions were eased. Japan is a country with a low crime rate and good security. At the same time, South Korea and Japan are neighboring countries with good diplomatic relations, so the lifting of this travel advisory is expected to boost Korean tourism to Japan.
South Korea says it will lift travel advisories against Japan to boost tourism
Lifting the advisory will create a sense of security for Korean tourists, encouraging them to travel to Japan. This will contribute to boosting the number of Korean tourists to Japan, thereby helping the Japanese tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The policy of making travel easier will facilitate more cultural exchanges between people of the two countries. Korean tourists can go to Japan to experience Japanese culture, cuisine and customs, and vice versa.
Tourism is an important contributor to the economies of both countries. Lifting the travel advisory will boost trade between South Korea and Japan, especially in areas such as travel goods, travel services, etc.
Overall, South Korea’s lifting of its travel advisory for Japan is a step in the right direction and brings many benefits to both countries. It is hoped that the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation in various fields to promote friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
According to the announcement, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said that the country will lower the travel warning for Iran to level 2 (travel restriction). Seoul will also lower the travel warning for Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Senegal by one notch, to level 1, in a regular adjustment of travel restrictions.
The adjustment of South Korea's international travel restrictions is aimed at ensuring the safety of South Korean citizens traveling abroad. Korean travelers are advised to regularly check for updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea before making any trips.
