MOFA: "No Damage to South Koreans So Far"...Safety Confirmed for 100 Pilgrims in Israel [US Airstrikes on Iran]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Confirms Number of South Korean Nationals in Israel and Iran

As the situation in the Middle East rapidly changes following airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, the South Korean government has urgently reviewed the safety of its nationals staying in the region.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs signboard. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 1, approximately 60 South Koreans are currently residing in Iran and about 600 in Israel. The ministry stated that, so far, no damage to South Korean nationals has been reported. It was also confirmed that among those staying in Israel, there are around 100 short-term visitors, including pilgrims.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring not only Iran and Israel but also neighboring countries. In particular, it is carefully tracking the closure of airspace in each country and the status of flight operations, and it plans to continue providing necessary consular assistance to Korean nationals staying in the region.

The government is holding a joint situation assessment meeting between the headquarters and overseas missions on this day as well as the previous day, presided over by Second Vice Minister Kim Jina, to review safety measures for overseas Koreans. During this meeting, officials at local missions will be connected to share the latest developments on the ground and reexamine step-by-step safety measures, including evacuation plans for South Korean nationals in the event of a deterioration in the situation.

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