The Korean Embassy in Laos has issued an official warning urging Korean visitors not to engage in prostitution, stressing that such acts not only damage the country’s image abroad but also carry criminal penalties under Laotian law. The embassy posted a notice titled “Prohibition of Prostitution in Laos” on its website on Sept. 18. “Reports have also been received that certain visitors to Laos are engaging in illegal activities that harm public morals.”The embassy said that prostitution is a serious offense. “It not only undermines the national image of Korea but also erodes the trust that the Korean community in Laos has built,” the embassy said. This means offenders can be punished both under Laotian law and again under Korean law after returning home.