Related to the Corona Virus, Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea Suggests Not Going to South Korea First - Seoul is Also Quiet and Less Exciting

Kapanlagi.com - South Korea has now become a country affected by Covid-19 or the Corona virus. Indonesian citizens in South Korea are now vigilant about the rapidly developing Corona virus in the Ginseng Country. KapanLagi Korea successfully interviewed the Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea, Umar Hadi, about the Corona virus and Indonesian citizens in Korea.

The Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea since 2017 also explained about the travel ban to South Korea. According to him, it is good for Indonesian tourists in Indonesia to update the latest information on Safe Travel owned by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application is quite complete and up to date regarding the current conditions in South Korea.

 

 

 

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#Repost @safetravel.kemlu with @get_repost ???UPDATE: JUMLAH KASUS TERKONFIRMASI COVID-19 DI KOREA SELATAN MENINGKAT TAJAM Berdasarkan data Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), telah terjadi peningkatan secara signifikan dalam jumlah kasus terkonfirmasi corona virus disease (COVID-19) di Korea Selatan terutama dalam periode 19-23 Februari 2020.Hingga 23 Februari 2020, terdapat 602 kasus pasien yang terkonfirmasi positif COVID-19, dengan 18 orang telah dinyatakan sembuh, 5 orang meninggal dunia, dan 579 pasien masih dirawat di Rumah Sakit. As information, the Daegu and Gyeongsang Bukdo regions are the two regions with the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Korea. The South Korean government has also designated the Daegu and Gyeongsang Bukdo regions as "Special Care Zones." Considering the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea, we urge those who are currently or will be traveling to South Korea to exercise caution and avoid traveling specifically to the Daegu and Gyeongsang Bukdo regions. We also urge you to constantly increase your vigilance, maintain physical and mental stamina, use masks when engaging in activities outside of the house, regularly wash hands with soap, consume thoroughly cooked meat, reduce interactions in crowded public places, and continue to monitor the information provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul and local authorities. If you experience any issues while in South Korea, you can contact the hotline @kbri_seoul at the number: +82 10 5394 2546. In emergency situations, you can press the emergency button in the Safe Travel application. #safetravelkemlu #negaramelindungi #coronavirus #covid19 #koreaselatan #kbriseoul (Photo source: nytimes.com)

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"It's not a travel ban, we from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have an application called Safe Travel. This is for friends who want to travel anywhere, you can see this Safe Travel Kemlu, because there is sufficient information about the situation there," he explained.

 

1. Current Conditions in Seoul

The current condition of Seoul is also a concern, especially for foreign tourists. This is because Seoul is the most attractive city to visit for foreign tourists, including Indonesian tourists. Umar Hadi describes the current condition in Seoul as quieter than usual. He also advises Indonesian citizens not to travel to Korea until the Corona epidemic subsides.

 

 

 

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Shin Jiwon @jiwons__ - VANK (Voluntary Agency Network of Korea) @vank_prkorea talks about the condition in Seoul. . "I currently live in Seoul. People are no longer eating out, some of them only eat at home. I have to eat out with friends, but it is quieter outside than usual. If it's not important, I don't leave the house and try not to make plans with someone outside the house. I also cancelled appointments with several people after Seollal ended. Because many people didn't leave their homes, it affected those who run businesses because they didn't run well. Many events and activities attended by many people had to be postponed or done online. At first, many campuses were closed for 1-2 weeks, but even worse now, schools starting from kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school are also closed. The situation on the train is also quieter than usual, and everyone wears masks. Both stations and bus terminals provide hand sanitizers and masks. Masks are also becoming difficult to find, and even if they are available, they are more expensive than usual. A few days ago, I managed to get a supply of masks and bought 10 packs immediately. Usually, many people wear masks because of air pollution, but this time the price is higher than usual. Many people immediately buy masks as soon as they see them because they are very much needed for now. " .Video: Street situation in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul Credit: Mr. Mawardi (Cultural and Social Affairs-Diplomatic KBRI Seoul) Trans: Mita Anandayu Let's pray together for the situation to improve soon ???????????? #kapanlagikorea

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"Now we have to be extra careful when going to Korea. Especially if you go to Daegu city, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, it's better to avoid it. But even if you go to Seoul today, it's not exciting because it's empty. Tourist attractions are not closed, but they don't accept group tours. Hotels also cannot have breakfast at the breakfast place, but in their respective rooms. Surely these days there are many inconveniences for tourists in Korea. So wait until this Corona outbreak subsides," he said.

2. Virus Prevention

The South Korean government is currently intensively implementing measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus in the country. Various places, including hotels, must be sterilized first.

"From time to time, there are people being quarantined. We receive alerts on our phones. Then the hotel is disinfected first before we can enter again. Not only hotels, but various places as well," added Umar Hadi.

3. Message from Ambassador Umar Hadi for Tourists in South Korea

Umar Hadi hopes that Indonesian nationals remain vigilant against Covid-19. The Indonesian Embassy continues to provide the latest information on the Corona virus in South Korea, both through social media and telephone channels. He also advises not to believe in unclear sources and always check information from reliable sources.

"Since January, since the first case in Korea, the Indonesian Embassy has been providing information to Indonesian citizens here, both through social media and directly through telephone. There are steps that need to be taken to protect oneself, such as wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, eating cooked food, avoiding crowded places. And most importantly, always check information from reliable sources. Don't believe in unclear sources," he concluded.

4. Video Call with Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea

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