Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Passports, travel docs required for foreign nationals staying near APEC

From Oct. 27 to Nov. 1, foreign nationals on short-term visas will be required to show their passports or an official travel document to their accommodation providers in Busan, Daegu, Ulsan and the Gyeongsang area.

2025-10-21

Over four years, more than 18,000 Korean men renounced their nationality to avoid military duties

More than 18,000 Korean men subject to mandatory military conscription have given up their nationality from 2021 through August 2025, with the United States emerging as the most common destination for those seeking a new passport.

2025-10-01

Cops bust crime ring that activated 11,000 SIM cards with foreigners' stolen identities

Police dismantled a ring activating SIM cards using foreign passport information, arresting 71 people it believed to be involved in related voice phishing operations.

2025-09-08

Man sentenced to 18 months in prison for thefts of unattended items at Incheon airport

A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for repeatedly stealing unattended belongings and wallets at Incheon International Airport, Incheon District Court said on Monday.

2025-05-26

Ex-Yankees baseball player loses suit against gov't order to turn in passport

A Seoul appellate court on Thursday denied baseball player Park Hyo-joon’s attempt to overturn the Korean government’s order to return his passport, following accusations that he violated the Military Service Act.

2025-05-08

Asiana flight from Philippines delayed over 15 hours after pilot loses passport

An Asiana Airlines flight bound for Incheon from the Philippines was delayed for over 15 hours on Friday after the pilot lost his passport, according to industry officials.

2025-03-28

Strict Chinese customs still apply, despite visa exemption for Korean tourists

The recent visa exemption for Koreans traveling to China caused a surge in bookings for flights and packages, but reports of incidents at customs upon landing threaten to put a damper on the enthusiasm.

2024-11-20

Hot wings

Incheon International Airport’s duty-free shops were brimming with travelers on Sunday as demand for overseas trips escalated after travel restrictions were lifted since the Covid-19 pandemic.

2023-09-03

Reform bill mandates renewing ID card every 10 years

The government is drafting a bill to require people to renew their personal ID cards every 10 years. The Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that it has drafted a bill to put a 10-year validity period on the personal IDs issued by the government...

2023-06-07

Secure and safe travel pass app could take some time

The Travel Pass app could run into trouble in Korea over privacy and security concerns.

2021-04-04