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In an era where international travel is more prevalent than ever, with over 30 million travelers venturing abroad, incidents and accidents have also seen a significant rise, recorded at 20,100 cases in 2018 alone. As such, it is imperative for travelers to prioritize their safety and preparedness.

We recommend exploring the new overseas travel safety app that offers a 'Mobile Companion Service.' This app has been designed to enhance travel security with features such as real-time push notifications for the latest safety information by country, as well as the ability to share your location with family or friends.

The app includes a user-friendly main interface featuring:

• Introduction to the Companion Service
• Travel advisories by country
• Pre-travel checklists
• Crisis management manuals
• Quick overseas remittance options
• Mobile homepage access

The side menu further expands on essential aspects such as:

• Companion Service enrollment
• Travel itinerary registration
• Travel advisory system details
• Latest safety updates by country
• Status of recent travel advisory adjustments
• Pre-travel preparation guidelines
• Visa information
• Immigration procedures
• Guidance on loss/theft of personal items
• Support for wrongful arrest and detention incidents
• Kidnapping and hostage situations guidance
• Traffic accident assistance
• Navigating through natural disasters
• Laws regarding mass protests and warfare
• Terrorism and explosive threats management
• Drug possession and trafficking regulations
• Support in case of death while traveling
• Access to consular call centers
• Quick remittance instructions
• Passport usage guidance

The app supports functionalities such as itinerary registration through the Companion Service, location sharing, confirmation of travel warnings based on basic country information, connection to consular support, and locating embassies on the map.

For further information, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Travel website at www.0404.go.kr or the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.mofa.go.kr.

Please note:

If making calls from abroad to domestic numbers, be aware that SK Telecom and LG U+'s 'Roaming Auto Dial' and 'Auto Dialing' functions may have device-specific restrictions by country. It is advisable to disable these features during use. For iPhone users, be mindful that registered phone numbers in your contacts list may have the +82 country code forcibly removed by the iPhone OS, potentially resulting in issues when sending location text messages to emergency contacts.