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European Union has decided to allow entry into Korea and 14 other countries starting today (1st). However, this announcement does not immediately open the way to Europe. Each of the 27 member states of the European Union has accepted the recommendation and must take action to lift the immigration ban or self-isolation obligations. Cyprus opened its own border last month, and today only four countries have officially announced the opening of borders to Greece, Croatia and the Netherlands.

Despite concerns about the second pandemic, it seems that the number of countries that are reopening borders will eventually increase for economic reasons, but reporter Kim Hak-hui summarized where Koreans can go now and what conditions they need.

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Among Greece, Croatia and the Netherlands, which opened their borders today, the Netherlands is unconditionally open.

Greece and Croatia placed simple terms.

It is to provide proof of the purpose of entry, such as confirmation of the country of visit and confirmation of accommodation reservation in the last 14 days.

In the European Union recommendation, whether or not to allow actual entry and the necessary conditions are decided by the 27 member states and the four non-member countries that have joined the Sengen Treaty, the EU Border Opening Treaty.

In other words, depending on the country, you may be subject to the conditions of self-quarantine or pre-approval procedures.

Here are the conditions we have set.

The government has temporarily suspended visa exemption agreements with some countries since April to block the inflow of Corona19.

This means that even if you've been to a country without a visa, you must have a visa for that country now.

This is true of 22 of the 27 member states of the European Union.

In addition to European Union-related countries, 108 countries and regions are still banning Koreans from entering the country, and despite the second pandemic, it is expected that the reopening of the border will gradually increase due to the problem of eating and drinking.

Asahi Shimbun said today that Japan alone is considering negotiations to ease immigration regulations with South Korea and China.

However, the Korean government has issued special travel advisories for all countries around the world by the 19th.

(Video editing: Jang Hyun-gi)