청 "Iran Situation, Careful to Prevent Public Anxiety"

Comprehensive Review of Expat Safety and Macroeconomic Impact... Hormuz Dispatch Request? "Careful Response Due to Serious Situation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House has expressed that the Blue House, government ministries, and the media must all exercise caution to prevent the public from becoming anxious regarding the conflict situation between the United States and Iran. In this context, it has been reported that a meeting involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is underway.

A senior Blue House official, speaking to reporters on the 8th, explained, "The most concerning issues are the safety of Korean residents abroad and the impact on the economy," adding, "We are receiving reports on all situations moment by moment and are closely monitoring the situation." The message conveyed was that government ministries are putting effort into responding, so excessive fear about the situation in Iran should be avoided.

The senior Blue House official stated, "Currently, the safety of Korean residents abroad is being addressed through close consultations with the authorities, and many measures have been taken. We have comprehensive preparations to respond to various scenarios and situations," and added, "Meetings on economic matters are ongoing. All related ministries are actively engaged."

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The senior Blue House official added, "Because this is a serious situation, the expanded macro-financial meeting is a place to comprehensively review and discuss the potential impacts on the macroeconomy and the measures we must take if various incidents occur. We held one yesterday and will have another this week." The Blue House also explained that an economic ministers' meeting was held on the morning of the 8th.

Meanwhile, regarding the issue of dispatching troops to the Strait of Hormuz, the Blue House conveyed that there has been no change from its previously cautious stance. A senior Blue House official said, "You can consider that the position in the press release following the National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee meeting has not changed much," adding, "Because this is a serious situation, we are trying to respond cautiously to the situation."

Regarding U.S. Ambassador to Korea Harry Harris’s request for troop dispatch to Hormuz in a media interview, a senior Blue House official responded, "We have repeatedly said that Korea and the U.S. are in frequent communication and consultations on various matters," adding, "We continue to discuss resolving any issues together. The Blue House does not feel the need to respond individually to every statement made by an ambassador of one country."

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