In Response to South Korea's Travel Warning, Bali Police Chief Assures Island's Safety

Bali Regional Police have responded to the travel warning issued by the South Korean Embassy by affirming that the security situation on the Island of the Gods remains safe and conducive for tourists. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya stated that they understand the concerns conveyed by the South Korean Embassy to its citizens planning to visit Bali. Nevertheless, he assured that police personnel are working to the maximum to ensure a sense of safety for all tourists, both domestic and international. “We understand those concerns and appreciate the ongoing coordination. Bali remains safe, and we continue to strive to provide protection for tourists,” he said. Daniel explained that police data shows a downward trend in criminality involving foreign nationals (WNA) during the period from January to April 2026. This decline reached 23 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year. According to him, this achievement serves as a strong indicator that security conditions in Bali remain maintained amid the high volume of tourist visits. As a concrete step, Bali Regional Police conducted Operation Sikat Agung 2026 for 16 days from late January to mid-February 2026. In the operation, police successfully uncovered 166 criminal cases and secured 181 suspects. The cases handled were dominated by aggravated theft, theft with violence, and motor vehicle theft. In addition, officers seized various pieces of evidence and returned several stolen vehicles to their owners. Daniel noted that the success of the operation contributed to the decline in crime rates at the beginning of this year. Following the operation, security patrols have been tightened in several tourist areas such as Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, and Nusa Dua. Bali Regional Police also provides a 110 hotline service operating 24 hours with multilingual support to facilitate tourists in reporting incidents. On the other hand, supervision of foreign nationals has been strengthened through the Command Center for Foreigner Supervision (Cakrawasi), launched in March 2026. This technology-based system enables real-time monitoring of WNA movements through reports from hotels and accommodations. With this system, Daniel said, potential suspicious activities can be detected more quickly as a preventive measure. Bali Regional Police continues to enhance coordination with Immigration, the Tourism Office, embassies, and tourism industry players.