1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is exerting various efforts, including giving out safety 
information on the Republic of South Africa, and setting up temporary consular offices, in order 
to prevent Korean nationals staying in South Africa from being involved in an incident or accident, 
and to provide swift consular support in case of an incident or accident during the 2010 World 
Cup in South Africa.

   ㅇ Among 32 participating countries for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Korea is the only 
country whose Embassy is operating emergency service centers around-the-clock to prevent 
their nationals staying in South Africa from being involved in an incident or accident.

   ㅇ The temporary consular offices, headed by the Deputy Director-General of Overseas Koreans 
and Consular Affairs, are giving out safety information for Korean nationals inside and outside 
stadiums, and providing swift consular support in case of an incident or accident.

2. Despite these efforts, robbery and theft have continuously occurred against Korean nationals in 
South Africa, a situation which we had been concerned about.

   ㅇ Especially, robbery and theft frequently occur against people possessing expensive items 
including camera, or when leaving belongings unguarded in a restaurant or using restroom.

   ㅇ A total 15 robbery and theft cases occurred during June 2-14.

3. Korean nationals staying in South Africa are requested not to go out, especially at night, unless 
it is urgent or immediately necessary, and to stay in groups. Immediately after an incident or accident, 
Koreans are advised to report to the Korean Embassy to South Africa and the temporary consular office.

   ㅇ The security situation is far worse in Johannesburg, the venue for the Korean team’s second 
match on June 17, than Port Elizabeth, where Korea’s first match took place. As there is a high 
likelihood of accidents before and after the match, Koreans are asked to pay more heed to their 
own safety.


                                 Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT 

* unofficial translation