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In response to the "COVID-19" outbreak in South Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in line with the Central Epidemic Command Center's "International Travel Health Notice," has elevated South Korea to Level 2 "Alert: urging the public to take enhanced protective measures when visiting," and advises those planning to travel to South Korea to stay informed about the outbreak—especially as the situation worsens in Daegu—and recommends avoiding travel to the area.
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The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported on February 22, 2020, 142 new confirmed cases, most of which were in Daegu Metropolitan City and North Gyeongsang Province; several other cases were reported in the Seoul area. Emergency rooms at Busan Haeundae Baek Hospital, Busan Jin Hospital, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, and Seoul Hanyang University Hospital have been temporarily closed due to the pneumonia outbreak.
Regarding hospital closures, the "21st Century Hospital" in Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea, where the 16th and 18th confirmed patients were treated, announced its closure on February 4.
According to South Korean authorities, confirmed cases with unknown transmission routes have emerged in both Seoul and Daegu, indicating that the domestic COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea has progressed from the imported phase to community transmission. Travelers to South Korea for business or tourism are urged to remain vigilant and strengthen personal preventive measures.
Since the first confirmed case of "COVID-19" in South Korea on January 20, 2020, up to February 22, there have been 346 confirmed cases. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), under the "Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act," has classified "COVID-19" as a Category 1 infectious disease and raised the epidemic alert level from Level 3 (Caution) to Level 2 (Warning). It has also established the "Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for COVID-19" to monitor the outbreak in real time and enhance preventive measures.
South Korea – On February 2, it was announced that starting at midnight on February 4, all foreign nationals who have traveled to Hubei Province, China within the past 14 days will be banned from entering. Jeju Island’s special visa-free entry policy for foreign nationals has also been temporarily suspended.
Taiwanese travelers holding a valid Republic of China ordinary passport can enter South Korea for tourism without a visa (including Jeju Island, with a maximum stay of 90 days). This visa exemption remains unaffected by the aforementioned new South Korean防疫 measures for now. However, if a traveler has been to Hubei Province, China within the past 14 days, they may be denied entry under the latest South Korean防疫 guidelines.
The South Korean Ministry of Justice announced that starting February 4, foreign nationals will no longer be able to use the automated immigration clearance system (Smart Entry Service) upon entry. Foreign nationals must undergo document checks by immigration officers before being allowed entry, although the Smart Entry Service remains available for exit. Registration for the automated clearance system continues as usual.
Taiwanese travelers visiting South Korea should monitor their health, wash hands frequently, and wear masks when necessary to prevent infection. If symptoms such as fever or respiratory infections occur during your stay in South Korea, please contact the Korean Ministry of Justice’s "Foreigner Counseling Center" hotline (dial 1345 domestically, the line offers Chinese voice prompts and is available 24/7) or the KCDC hotline (dial 1339 domestically).
If Taiwanese travelers encounter emergencies in South Korea and require assistance, please contact the nearest relevant Taiwanese office. The 24-hour direct emergency contact number for the Taipei Mission in Korea is: +(82)10-9080-2761; the 24-hour direct emergency contact number for the Busan Office is: +(82)10-4537-7961.
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