President Lee Jae-myung said on the 1st that the public should not worry at all about instability in the Middle East after the U.S. airstrike on Iran. He emphasized that the government is preparing across the real economy, finance, and overall military security.
While on a state visit to Singapore, Lee said this on X (formerly Twitter) local time and said that the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, is thoroughly preparing in every field.
He added that the Blue House, too, with all secretaries under Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, is maintaining an emergency posture and preparing for every possibility.
Lee said there are great Korean people who even overcame an insurrection, and asked the public to feel at ease and focus on daily life and livelihoods now that there is a popular sovereignty government.
Before departure, Lee also instructed that during the trip the ministries concerned, led by the prime minister, maintain an emergency response posture. He ordered frequent reports on the government's response to the Middle East situation and its economic impact, and thorough measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals overseas.
The Blue House, regarding Khamenei's death, said it is closely monitoring developments and taking multifaceted steps to protect the safety of Korean nationals overseas, and expressed hope that stability and peace in the Middle East will be restored swiftly.