As the armed conflict between Israel and Iran continues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a travel alert at level 3 (departure advised) will be issued for all of Iran starting at 1 p.m. on the 17th (Korean time).
The travel alert at level 3 that had previously been issued for certain regions in Iran remains in effect, and with this measure, all areas of Iran are designated at travel alert level 3 (departure advised).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted, "Our citizens currently staying in Iran should be particularly cautious about their personal safety and leave the country as quickly as possible in accordance with the embassy's guidance," urging citizens planning to travel to the region to cancel or postpone their trips.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to continue monitoring the situation in the Middle East and implement various measures to ensure the safety of our citizens.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a special travel advisory for certain regions in Israel and Iran effective from the 14th. The special travel advisory is issued when there is an urgent risk for a short-term period, corresponding to travel alert levels 2 through 3.
As the conflict between the two countries, which began with Israel's surprise preemptive attack, enters its fifth day, safety concerns in the region are increasing. U.S. President Donald Trump has effectively issued a evacuation recommendation akin to a 'mandatory evacuation' for Americans in the Iranian capital, Tehran.