US State Department Keeps South Korea at Level 1 Travel Advisory
The U.S. Department of State updated its South Korea travel advisory, keeping it at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The update reflects information on demonstrations and an ongoing physician shortage. Large-scale demonstrations related to the domestic political situation may occur with little notice and could disrupt transportation and other essential services. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high, and North Korea continues missile launches and other military activities. The South Korean government conducts civil emergency drills throughout the year. Consular services, including passport services, are not available at the U.S. Consulate in Busan and are only available at the…
Impact and considerations
South Korea remains at Level 1, so the overall risk rating for business travel is unchanged, but demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services, requiring itinerary flexibility. The lack of consular services in Busan affects emergency document arrangements for U.S. staff in South Korea.
Key points
- The U.S. Department of State keeps South Korea at Level 1, advising normal precautions.
- The update reflects information on demonstrations and an ongoing physician shortage.
- Large-scale demonstrations related to the domestic political situation may occur with little notice and could disrupt transportation and other essential services.
- Tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high, and North Korea continues missile launches and other military activities.
- The South Korean government conducts civil emergency drills throughout the year.
- Consular services, including passport services, are not available at the U.S. Consulate in Busan and are only available at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 28 May 2025, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:32
- Last updated
- 28 May 2025, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：South Korea - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 28 May 2025, 08:00