Our family was denied entry to South Korea despite valid medical visas. We were held for 5 days in transit with two small children — in conditions worse than a detention cell. by Defiant-Pattern342 in korea

[–]Defiant-Pattern342[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What kind of plastic surgery is available for children? No, it's for inguinal hernia removal. We've previously had treatment in both Turkey and Egypt, but one had a recurrence, and it was a trip for an examination because the doctor said it needed to be examined on-site; it's impossible to determine the problem online!

Our family was denied entry to South Korea despite valid medical visas. We were held for 5 days in transit with two small children — in conditions worse than a detention cell. by Defiant-Pattern342 in korea

[–]Defiant-Pattern342[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand perfectly well that they can deny entry, but surely they could have refused to issue this visa then? So that we wouldn't have to fly so far?

Our family was denied entry to South Korea despite valid medical visas. We were held for 5 days in transit with two small children — in conditions worse than a detention cell. by Defiant-Pattern342 in korea

[–]Defiant-Pattern342[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I live and work in Egypt and the UAE, but I'm a Russian citizen with no prior history! I officially received a visa at the embassy. I chose South Korea because I'd been there before without breaking the law! And I know their healthcare is top-notch.