청와대, 9일 NSC 상임위 'Iran Situation' Discussion... Chief Noh Young-min Presides

Deputy Prime Minister Hong Nam-ki and Minister Sung Yun-mo also attend... "Reviewing the impact on the economy including oil prices"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House will hold a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on the afternoon of the 9th. Chief Secretary to the President Noh Young-min will preside over the meeting in place of National Security Office Director Chung Eui-yong, who is visiting the United States.

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On this day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Sung Yun-mo will also attend the NSC Standing Committee meeting.

Go Min-jung, spokesperson for the Blue House, explained, "Since the current situation requires a close examination of its impact on the overall economy, including oil prices, Deputy Prime Minister Hong and Minister Sung are also scheduled to attend," adding, "Although the NSC Standing Committee was held earlier this week, there is a need to reassess the impact of the Iran issue on the overall economy and to check the safety of local Korean residents, so the Standing Committee is being convened once again."

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