As tensions escalate in the Middle East due to retaliatory attacks following US and Israeli invasions of Iran, the South Korean government reports that around 17,000 of its citizens are currently residing in ten Middle Eastern countries. While there have been no reported casualties among the citizens so far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making comprehensive efforts to create evacuation plans and safety measures through flights and land routes.

In a press briefing after an urgent government meeting on the Middle East situation, Second Vice Minister Lee Jin-ah stated that the South Korean embassy is actively working on plans to ensure the swift and safe evacuation of citizens in case of emergencies. The Ministry is dispatching a rapid response team and adjusting evacuation plans according to changing circumstances, indicating the seriousness with which the government is treating the matter.

Given the disruptions caused by missile attacks between the US-Israeli coalition and Iran, the South Korean government is also monitoring the situation's impact on global issues such as oil prices and financial markets. A joint emergency response team has been established to assess effects on energy, supply chains, and financial markets. The government notes a rise in international oil prices due to increased risk premiums, while the stock and bond markets have shown limited effects so far, reflecting a cautious stance in an uncertain environment.