Why does the National Tourism Administration warn about the risks of traveling to South Korea?

Because South Korea is not very safe!

In the recent period, there has been a sharp increase in incidents of Chinese citizens being blocked from entering Jeju Island, South Korea. Some people who were refused entry have been waiting for repatriation at the local airport for a long time, which has aroused widespread concern from public opinion and all walks of life. The National Tourism Administration attaches great importance to this and has successively met with officials from the Korean Embassy in China, the Korean Cultural Center, and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in China in Beijing, and made serious representations on relevant issues.

The National Tourism Administration reminds Chinese citizens to be aware of the risks of outbound travel and to choose travel destinations carefully. Travelers to South Korea must carefully and fully understand South Korea's entry policies before traveling, and prepare relevant materials as required. If you encounter an emergency, receive unfair treatment, or have a dispute, you can contact our local embassy or consulate in a timely manner and collect and preserve relevant evidence for future resolution through complaints or judicial channels.