S. Korea raises travel alert to Cuba amid country's political uncertainty

South Korea on Tuesday raised its travel alert level for Cuba from a Level 2 alert to a special travel advisory, citing uncertain political developments surrounding the Caribbean island nation, the foreign ministry said.

The special travel advisory is part of South Korea's five-tier travel alert system and corresponds to a level above a Level 2 warning but below a Level 3 recommendation urging citizens to leave the country unless travel is essential.

The ministry said the move also reflects dete