Korea’s viral travel restrictions stir ire and woe - Asia Times
▻https://asiatimes.com/2020/06/koreas-viral-travel-restrictions-stir-ire-and-woe
As of June 1, South Korea demanded that all long-term foreign residents apply for a re-entry permit before traveling overseas, and also obtain a medical certificate and/or Covid-19 test three days before boarding their flight to return to Korea.News of the regulation, which does not apply to Koreans, prompted an outcry among the foreign business community, and a storm of complaints from expatriate organizations. Foreign chambers of commerce held a meeting with representatives of the Justice Ministry and KOTRA, Korea’s trade promotion agencuy, Asia Times has learned.
Some accused the Justice Ministry, which introduced the meaures, of racial discrimination, given that the rules apply neither to Koreans, nor to foreign-born ethnic Koreans (who enjoy special visa status).
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