청, Iran Situation NSC Standing Committee... Checking Safety of Citizens, Companies, and Ships

Meeting Held Chaired by Chief of Staff Noh Young-min at Blue House... Received Report on Oil and Gas Supply Trends

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the afternoon of the 9th, the Blue House held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Chief Secretary Noh Young-min to review the emergency response system to ensure the safety of the public, businesses, and our vessels operating in the area amid the conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Blue House stated, "The standing committee members assessed the recent escalation of military tensions in the Middle East region and the overall international situation," adding, "The members also received reports from the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy regarding the potential impact of the current situation on our economy and the supply trends of oil and gas."

On the 9th, amid ongoing concerns of armed conflict between the two countries following Iran's airstrike on a U.S. base in Iraq, a notice regarding enhanced security screening requested by the U.S. government was posted at the entrance of the U.S.-bound exclusive counter at Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport.
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The NSC standing committee members agreed to closely monitor related market trends and actively respond to minimize any negative effects caused by this situation.

Furthermore, the standing committee reviewed ways to closely cooperate with the international community to promptly ease tensions and stabilize the situation in the Middle East region.

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