With tensions in the Middle East surging amid U.S. and Israeli strikes and flights to Dubai and other routes canceled, foreigners watch related news at Incheon Airport on the 1st. /Courtesy of Yonhap News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 1st that there have been no reports so far of South Korean casualties related to the U.S. and Israel's airstrikes on Iran.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about 60 South Koreans are currently staying in Iran and about 600 in Israel. The number staying in Israel includes about 100 short-term visitors.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will continue to closely monitor airspace closures and flight operations in neighboring countries other than Iran and Israel and provide necessary consular assistance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to hold a joint headquarters-mission situation review meeting, chaired by Second Vice Minister Kim Jin-a, to check safety measures for Korean nationals, on this day as well, following the previous day.

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