``19 Koreans detained'' in Myanmar's Golden Triangle, travel ban issued

The South Korean government has imposed a travel ban on areas such as Myanmar's Golden Triangle region, where 19 Koreans were recently imprisoned by an illegal company and later released.
On the 24th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) announced the results of the country-specific travel warning level adjustment after deliberation and resolution by the Passport Policy Council's Passport Usage Policy Subcommittee.
As a result, from midnight on the 25th (Korean time) (10:00 p.m. on the 24th, Myanmar time), a travel ban will be imposed on northern Shan State, eastern Shan State, and Kayah State in Myanmar.
Level 4 warning has been issued. Under the travel warning system, Korean nationals who wish to stay in Tier 4 areas, the highest level, must receive separate permission from the government to use an exceptional passport.
If permission is not granted, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can file charges for violating passport laws, which could result in criminal penalties.
Fighting between the military and ethnic armed groups intensifies in northern Shan and Kayah states.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Next, the report said that crimes such as employment fraud and drug crimes have increased in eastern Shan State, and it has been determined that it is necessary to ban residents from staying there in order to protect the people.
In particular, eastern Shan State is on the Myanmar side of the Golden Triangle, where 19 Koreans were recently released after being imprisoned by local illegal companies.
Applicable. The Golden Triangle is a mountainous region bordering three countries: Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, ``In the case of Myanmar, the newly designated travel ban area
"The security situation in other areas is uncertain, so we ask that you refrain from visiting or staying in these areas." In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the so-called
The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone has been upgraded from the existing special travel advisory (level 2.5) to level 3 travel warning.
In addition, reflecting the trend of relaxation of COVID-19 virus prevention, Taiwan, Czech Republic, etc.
Travel warnings have been lifted for 57 countries where the situation and security are good.