As of the current outlook for 2026 (based on 2025 data), South Korean citizens enjoy one of the most powerful passports globally, ranking 2nd with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries and territories. Key access highlights include: 1) Visa-free access to all G8 countries (USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Russia), shared with only five other nations. 2) Visa-free access to every European country, a privilege shared with only nine other jurisdictions. 3) Access to the largest total land area globally without prior visa requirements. However, specific travel bans are in place by the South Korean government for safety reasons, prohibiting travel to Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen. Citizens are also restricted from visiting North Korea without special authorization from the Ministry of Unification. For business travelers, the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provides additional visa-free entry to participating APEC economies with benefits like expedited border crossing.

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