With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rising after attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok convened an emergency government meeting on the afternoon of the 1st.
The Office of the Prime Minister said it would hold an emergency interagency meeting to review the Middle East situation at 6:30 p.m. that day at Government Complex Seoul, chaired by the prime minister.
At the meeting, the prime minister is to receive a comprehensive briefing on developments related to the Middle East and discuss follow-up measures.
Earlier, President Lee Jae-myung, departing that day for visits to Singapore and the Philippines, ordered, "During the trip, maintain an emergency response posture centered on the prime minister."
In addition, the president said, "Report frequently on the government's response regarding the Middle East situation and its impact on the economy," and asked, "Above all, make every effort to ensure the safety of our nationals overseas."