Official announcements from the South Korean government

South Korea Raises Terror Alert for Five Embassies, Cites North Korea Threats

May 2, 2024, 09:50 AM

South Korea has heightened its terrorism alert levels for five diplomatic offices overseas due to credible intelligence of potential terrorist threats from North Korea. The South Korean foreign ministry made this decision on May 2nd, following reports that North Korea may be preparing to target South Korean diplomats and civilians abroad with increased surveillance operations. This action reflects growing regional tensions, further exacerbated by concerns over North Korea's military collaborations with Russia.