Jo Hyun, inspects safety measures for citizens living abroad in the Middle East... ‘Departure advisory’ across Saudi Arabia
Quick Look
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a situation review meeting at 15 embassies in the Middle East, presided over by Minister Cho Hyun, and reviewed the local situation and safety measures for nationals living abroad.
- In addition, the travel advisory for all of Saudi Arabia was raised to level 3, 'recommendation to leave'.
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Why It Matters
Intensifying fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Ji-heon = The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 11th that Minister Cho Hyun held a situation review meeting with 15 embassies in the Middle East to evaluate the situation in the Middle East and check safety measures for overseas Koreans staying there.
Officials from the embassies and nearby consulates of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates participated.
Minister Cho said that as the fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels has intensified recently, instability in the Middle East has deepened, with civilian infrastructure such as airports taking a direct hit and many casualties occurring, and urged embassies to respond promptly.
At the same time, he emphasized that we must be prepared for all possible scenarios with special vigilance to protect overseas Koreans.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that as of 10 p.m. on this day, the travel advisory for all of Saudi Arabia will be raised to level 3, 'recommendation to leave the country'.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended, “Korean citizens staying in Saudi Arabia should leave the country unless it is for essential business, and those planning to travel should cancel or postpone their trip.”
Open Questions
- What is the specific amount of departure of Koreans staying in Saudi Arabia?
- Is there a possibility of additional travel warnings being raised?
