Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.
Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit the ScamShield website.
Travel Advisory for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)
02 September 2019
The situation in North Korea remains unpredictable. Singaporeans should avoid all non-essential travel to North Korea. Singaporeans who visit North Korea should be aware of the risks of inadvertently violating the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and Singapore's corresponding laws, which remain in place.
For more information on the relevant UNSC sanctions and Singapore's laws, please refer to the following websites:
· Relevant UNSC Sanctions: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718
· Singapore's Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations (RIER): https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RIEA1995-RG1?DocDate=20171107
· Singapore's UN (Sanctions - Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulations: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/UNA2001-S570-2010
· Singapore’s Financial Services and Markets (Sanctions and Freezing of Assets of Persons – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/FSMA2022-S235-2023?DocDate=20230426
Singaporeans should also note that Singapore has no diplomatic representation in North Korea, which constrains our ability to extend Consular assistance to Singaporeans who travel there. Singaporeans in need of advice or urgent consular assistance may contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours)
Tel: (65) 6379 8800
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg