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South Korea officially lifted most travel advisories for Japan as of July 1, 2024, but still maintains a Level 3 warning (recommended to leave) for the 30km area around the Fukushima nuclear power plant due to concerns about radiation.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea has imposed a Level 1 travel advisory on Japan, based on the country's preventative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline in tourist numbers.
Following the easing of pandemic restrictions, the number of international tourists visiting Japan has surged. Japan boasts a low crime rate and good security. Furthermore, South Korea and Japan are neighboring countries with strong diplomatic relations, so the lifting of travel advisories is expected to boost South Korean tourism to Japan.
South Korea says it will lift travel advisories for Japan to boost tourism.
Lifting the travel advisory will create a sense of security for South Korean tourists, encouraging them to visit Japan. This will contribute to boosting the number of South Korean tourists to Japan, thereby helping the Japanese tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policies that facilitate easier travel will create opportunities for greater cultural exchange between the people of the two countries. Korean tourists can visit Japan to experience Japanese culture, cuisine, and customs, and vice versa.
Tourism plays a significant role in the economies of both countries. Lifting travel advisories will boost trade between South Korea and Japan, particularly in areas such as travel goods and tourism services.
Overall, South Korea's lifting of the travel advisory for Japan is a positive step and benefits both countries. It is hoped that the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation in various fields to promote friendly relations and mutually beneficial collaboration.
According to the announcement, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would lower its travel advisory for Iran to level 2 (restricted travel). Seoul will also lower its travel advisory one notch for Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and Senegal to level 1, as part of a regular adjustment to travel restrictions.
South Korea's adjustments to international travel restrictions are aimed at ensuring the safety of its citizens traveling abroad. Korean travelers should regularly monitor updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before undertaking any trips.
