A South Korean pro-Palestinian activist, Kim Dong-hyeon, has departed for the Gaza Strip aboard a humanitarian flotilla vessel called the Kyriakos X, defying a government travel ban on the territory. Under South Korea's Passport Act, citizens are prohibited from traveling to Gaza without official approval, with violations punishable by up to one year in prison or a fine of roughly $6,800. The incident is the second of its kind this year, following a similar case earlier in May when activist Kim Ah-hyun also attempted to enter Gaza after authorities revoked her passport over a prior unauthorized attempt.