Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Korean Nationals in Lebanon Should Depart Immediately"

As the situation in Lebanon has deteriorated due to Israel launching airstrikes and initiating ground operations in the center of the Lebanese capital, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly advised Korean nationals residing in Lebanon to depart the country as soon as possible via available commercial flights.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building. Photo by Yonhap News

On March 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Considering the continued deterioration of the local situation, including the deployment of Israeli ground forces to southern Lebanon, we urge Korean nationals currently staying in Lebanon to leave the country promptly using any available commercial flights."

The ministry added, "We are actively implementing measures such as contacting all Korean residents by phone, posting a message from the Ambassador urging departure on the embassy website, and providing real-time updates on flights departing from Beirut International Airport." It is currently estimated that around 120 Korean nationals are staying in Lebanon.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lebanon’s airspace remains open and Beirut International Airport continues to operate.

Currently, a Level 4 travel advisory (travel ban) has been issued for the areas near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon (including within 5 kilometers of the Blue Line), as well as the South Governorate, Nabatieh Governorate, and parts of Dahieh (excluding Beirut Airport and the M51 road). The remaining regions of Lebanon are under Level 3 (advisory to depart).

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