Hong Kong tour groups in South Korea were not affected after President Yoon Suk-yeol abruptly declared martial law on Tuesday evening, only to lift it about six hours later, according to the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.

The council said on Wednesday about 30 tour groups from the special administrative region, involving some 400 individuals, are still in South Korea, and no request for help has been received so far.

However, it urged Hong Kong travelers in that country to be cautious, keep themselves updated on developments, and call the 24-hour hotline (852) 1868 for assistance if needed.

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TIC Executive Director Fanny Yeung Shuk-fan said everything was normal in South Korea on Wednesday morning, without any disruption to transportation, flights or travel itineraries.

She said that following the imposition of emergency measures in South Korea, discussions had been held with travel agencies about possibly cancelling the activities of tour groups there.

Yeung said travel agency staff are experienced and would stay clear of government premises, adding the situation is unlikely to have a significant effect on tourist activities.

Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of Hong Kong-based travel agency EGL Holdings, said the company currently has six tour groups with about 110 tourists in the region, and all sightseeing arrangements are proceeding normally.

According to information on the Hong Kong Airport Authority’s website early on Wednesday, 17 flights were scheduled to depart from Hong Kong for the South Korean capital, Seoul, while 18 flights were due to arrive in the SAR from Seoul without any disruptions, cancellations or significant delays reported.

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Cathay Pacific said its flights between Hong Kong and Seoul are operating normally, and is monitoring the situation closely.

Greater Bay Airlines also said its flights between Hong Kong and Seoul are running normally, and any adjustments made would be promptly announced on its website.

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