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Korea JoongAng Daily

Presidential office to monitor Middle East 'around the clock' following Iran's attack on Israel

President Yoon Suk Yeol called for all-out measures to protect Korean nationals amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

2024-10-27

Brace for all possible scenarios in the Mideast

The government must operate an emergency control room across the fields of diplomacy, security and economy.

2024-10-02

Yoon orders measures to ensure safety of Koreans in Middle East as conflict worsens

President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals in regions affected by the escalating conflict in the Middle East at a meeting Wednesday.

2024-10-02

Korea vows vigilance amid Middle East tensions after Iran's attack on Israel

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday that the Korean government will stay vigilant against heightened tensions in the Middle East following Iran's massive missile attack on Israel, vowing to enhance market monitoring and devise responses.

2024-10-02

Korea sees limited impact from Middle East tensions, stays vigilant

Korea has seen limited impact from the Middle East tensions on its economy but will continue to closely monitor the situation and take proactive measures if necessary, the presidential office said Tuesday.

2024-09-24

Korea will consider evacuating its nationals if Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates: Vice minister

South Korea is considering evacuating its citizens residing in Lebanon and Israel in the event of an emergency, as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, a senior diplomat said Tuesday.

2024-09-24

Korea bans travel to Israel-Lebanon border, elevates Iran advisory

Korea has banned travel to the border regions of Israel and Lebanon and raised the travel advisory level for parts of Iran, effective Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalate.

2024-08-07

Koreans in Israel, Lebanon urged to leave as Middle East tensions flare

The Foreign Ministry strongly advised Korean nationals in Lebanon and Israel to leave those countries as soon as possible following a joint situation review meeting chaired by Second Vice Minister Kang In-sun on Sunday.

2024-08-05

Emergency plan needed for a new Mideast crisis

The government must prepare measures from multiple angles to minimize the external shock spillover to the domestic economy.

2024-04-15

Kospi plunges as Middle East tensions escalate

Korea’s stock market retreated and the won reached its weakest point against the greenback in 17 months on Monday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following Iran’s recent strikes against Israel.

2024-04-15