Overview

• Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the travel advisory for all of Iran to Level 3, signifying that departure is recommended.
• The advisory took effect at 1 p.m. local time on June 17 and upgraded regions previously under Level 2.5 to align them with existing Level 3 areas.
• Korean nationals in Iran have been urged to take extra precautions, follow guidance from diplomatic missions and cancel or postpone nonessential travel.
• Both Israel and Iran have deployed advanced weaponry, including stealth fighters, during five days of precision airstrikes and missile barrages.
• The United States has issued evacuation advisories for American nationals in Tehran, reflecting a broader international response to rising security concerns.