With tensions in the Middle East rising after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the government said about 60 Koreans are staying in Iran and about 600 in Israel, and no casualties have been reported so far.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 1st that this is the case, adding that the number of people staying in Israel includes about 100 short-term visitors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is closely checking not only Iran and Israel but also whether neighboring countries have closed their airspace and the status of flight operations, and will continue to provide necessary consular assistance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that, following the previous day, it also held a joint situation review meeting of headquarters and missions on this day, chaired by Vice Minister Kim Jin-a, to discuss safety measures for Korean residents.
Vice Minister Kim said, "Uncertainty across the Middle East may persist for the time being due to the death of Iran's supreme leader," and called for maintaining the highest state of readiness and putting the safety of our people first.
Each mission said it will actively provide consular support to minimize not only direct damage from military attacks but also inconvenience caused by deteriorating public safety and flight cancellations and delays.