Hundreds of Thai tourists flew to Jeju Island, was sent back to Korean immigration, banned from entering the country

Hundreds of Thai tourists Chartered flights to Jeju Island are sent back, Korean immigration prohibited from entering the country.

This is big news for travelers. when the news agency KBS Korea’s Korea reported that all 115 tourists who arrived on Jeju Air’s charter flight 7C2244 from Bangkok to Jeju Island on August 2 have been denied entry. and send back to Thailand

It also reported that Thai passengers have been denied entry to Korea dramatically. Even if they have obtained an Electronic Travel Permit, or K-ETA.

It is reported that the number of Thais working illegally in Korea is more than 140,000, with 10,000 Thais deported from Korea this year, while around 5,000 have been denied immigration. This does not include illegal immigrants. It is estimated that there are regarding 18,000 Thai people working legally in Korea.

However, Korea has increased the procedure for entering the country. For foreigners who do not need a visa By starting to use the electronic license system. since last year

Reporters reported that In the news video clip on the YouTube channel. Many netizens have commented on the immigration screening process. which must be very strict However, it is also ready to welcome tourists who have arrived properly. But those who travel to work illegally must be screened.

Later, on August 3 Yonhap news agency of Korea reported that from such cases There were 110 tourists who were denied entry to the country.

According to the Jeju Immigration Bureau, 125 out of 184 Thais arrived on Jeju Island. The Jeju Air chartered flight was re-examined, taking more than 10 hours, denying entry to 110 of the 125 who had returned on the Jeju Air flight at 10 p.m.

which is unusual At the immigration office, more than 100 people will have to re-screen. and refused to enter the country The reason for the disapproval not disclosed but expected need more intense inspection Because many people go to Jeju Claims to travel but smuggle to work illegally

which on June 22 22 out of 150 Mongolian tourists traveled to Jeju and disappeared. Mongolians do not need a visa. The fugitive went to work at a cleaning company and was caught by immigration.

while 4 Thai tourists recently entered Jeju and was arrested at the coastal terminal of Jeju Port. with the purpose of working illegally before being deported 3 days later

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