The South Korean government has decided to allow visa-free travel to tourists from Japan, Taiwan, and other countries for this month only, in an effort to encourage an increase in foreign tourists.
This was announced on the 3rd as a result of consultations with the South Korean Ministry of Justice and health authorities, etc. by the city of Seoul, which is trying to attract foreign tourists.
According to this, tourists from Japan, Taiwan, and Macao, who had a particularly large number of tourists to South Korea before the spread of the new coronavirus, will be able to visit South Korea without obtaining a tourist visa until the 31st of this month. that you can visit.
The Korean government has suspended visa exemptions to Japan since March 2020, and although it is for a limited time, visa-free travel will resume for the first time in about two years and five months.
However, when entering South Korea, a negative certificate of COVID-19 is required, and approval must be obtained through the electronic travel authorization system at least 72 hours before departure.
In South Korea, the number of new coronavirus infections is on the rise again, and the city of Seoul and health authorities are taking thorough infection control measures, such as limiting the number of visitors to K-POP concerts, which are expected to include foreigners, to 50% of the capacity. I am going to take