As the United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran and Iran moved to retaliate, worsening the situation in the Middle East, police decided to dispatch a rapid response team to help Korean nationals depart the country.
The Korean National Police Agency's Bureau of International Cooperation said on the 5th that, after consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it decided to send three members each to Oman and Dubai, for a total of six. The dispatch is scheduled for Feb. 6.
The rapid response team is expected to provide administrative support on the ground, including departure procedures for Korean residents.
The police operate a "rapid response team for protecting overseas Koreans" talent pool to prepare for emergencies that may occur abroad.