The U.S. State Department reiterates its travel advisory urging Americans not to go to North Korea “for any reason,” citing a “serious risk” of arrest and long-term detention in the country. The warning is restated in response to a request for comment by Yonhap News Agency related to remarks from Robert King, a former U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, who has called for easing a travel ban that has been in place since 2017. The State Department spokesperson says the advisory remains at “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” emphasizing that the department’s priority is the safety and security of Americans. The spokesperson also notes that the U.S. President has said the United States remains open to dialogue with Pyongyang “without preconditions,” framing the travel warning as separate from diplomatic engagement. The statements do not indicate any immediate change to the advisory, and the department continues to strongly warn against travel to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
U.S. renews warning Americans against travel to North Korea over arrest, detention risks
The U.S. State Department reiterates its travel advisory urging Americans not to go to North Korea “for any reason,” citing a “serious risk” of arrest and long-term detention in the country. The warni...
- The U.S. State Department maintains a travel warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea under any circumstances.
- The department cites a serious risk of arrest and long-term detention in North Korea.
- The advisory remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel.
- The warning is reiterated in connection with discussion of calls to ease a travel ban in place since 2017.
- The State Department says the U.S. remains open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, while prioritizing American safety.
The US State Department on Wednesday reiterated its warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea “for any reason,” citing the “serious risk” of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state. A State Department spokesperson made the remarks in response to Yonhap News Agency’s request for comment on a recent call by Robert […]...Keep on reading: US renews warning vs travel to N. Korea, citing 'serious' risk of arrest
3 hours agoThe U.S. State Department on Wednesday reiterated its warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea "for any reason," citing the "serious risk" of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state. A State Department spokesperson made the remarks in response to Yonhap News Agency's request for comment on a recent call by Robert King, former U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, to ease the travel ban that has been in place since 2017. Despite the warning, the spokesperson underscored that U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear the United States remains open to dialogue with Pyongyang "without preconditions." "The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans. Due to that strong commitment, the Department's Travel Advisory for Americans regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel," the spokesperson said, referring to North Korea by its official name. "The Department of State strongly warns Americans not to travel to North Korea for any reason. Secretary (Marco) Rubio extended
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