03 May 2024 | 01:56 PM UTC
Russia: South Korean Foreign Ministry raises terrorism risk assessment level at its consulate in Vladivostok May 2
South Korean Embassy announces increase in terrorism risk level at its consulate in Vladivostok, Russia, May 2. Increased security possible.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced the increase of its terror risk assessment level at its consulate in Vladivostok on May 2. Simultaneously, South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) warns that North Korean intelligence agents may attempt to "carry out terrorist attacks" against South Korean diplomatic personnel or citizens. The South Korean Foreign Ministry raised the terror risk assessment rating for its consulate in Vladivostok to "Alert," the second-highest level in its four-level classification system, indicating an elevated terrorism risk. Authorities did not give a timeline for the elevated terrorism risk. The South Korean Foreign Ministry raised related warnings in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Shenyang, China.
Local authorities may maintain increased security near the South Korean consulate in Vladivistok in the coming weeks. Localized transport disruptions could occur in areas with a heavy security presence. Disruptions to diplomatic services are possible.
Exercise caution in Vladivostok, particularly near the South Korean consulate on Pologaya Street (Ulitsa Pologaya). Allow additional time if traveling near the South Korean consulate. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Plan for possible disruptions to diplomatic services. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
