Cheong Wa Dae to Hold NSC Standing Committee Meeting This Afternoon... Discussing Iran Situation

President Moon Jae-in "Closely Monitor Security Situation, Safety of Overseas Koreans, and Oil Supply"... Instructs Minister of Industry Sung Yun-mo to Attend NSC Meeting

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on the afternoon of the 6th to respond to changes in the international situation, including the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Standing Committee is expected to be chaired by Chung Eui-yong, Director of the National Security Office at the Blue House.

Go Min-jung, spokesperson for the Blue House, said, "President Moon Jae-in has instructed to closely examine not only the security situation but also the safety of local Korean residents and the supply of crude oil," adding, "Minister Sung Yun-mo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy was also ordered to attend."

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