Some South Koreans hesitant over EU trips

Some South Koreans say y have plans to travel to Europe anytime soon after European Union will reopen its borders to travellers from 14 countries, including South Korea.

Council of European Union anunced on Tuesday that it opted a recommendation on grual lifting of temporary restrictions on nessential travel into European Union.

Many South Koreans, however, expressed doubts and concerns over travelling to Europe as virus is still rampant in continent.

"Lifting travel restriction against South Korea is good news because it proves South Korean quarantine and disinfection efforts were successful," said office worker Baek Jun-mu.

"However, re are still more patients in European countries (than in South Korea)."

Baek also said recent racist incidents against Asians also d to his worries about visiting Europe.

Ar office worker, Kim Min-ju, also believes it's still t right time to consider a trip to Europe given fact that virus situation is still serious.

"As long as re continues to be new coronavirus cases, I don't plan on going to Europe anytime soon," Kim said.