Cheong NSC Emergency Meeting... Reviewing Ukraine and Korean Peninsula Situation

Due to stagnant air conditions, the concentration of ultrafine dust reached a 'bad' level on the 26th, causing the Blue House in Seoul to appear hazy. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the afternoon of the 20th, the government held an emergency situation review meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Seo Hoon, Director of the National Security Office, with vice minister-level officials from related ministries in attendance, to assess the situation regarding Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula.

The attendees closely analyzed recent military and diplomatic developments surrounding Ukraine, as well as the resulting economic impacts. They discussed international consultations scheduled for this week, including the US-Russia foreign ministers' meeting, and deliberated on measures to respond thoroughly to the potential effects on our economy.

They also reexamined measures to ensure the safety of our citizens and companies, continuously reviewing evacuation and withdrawal support plans such as evacuation assistance, distribution of emergency evacuation kit backpacks, provision of shelter information, and requests for cooperation from neighboring countries. Under cooperation with related countries, they pledged to make every effort to protect our citizens and companies.

Meanwhile, they conducted a comprehensive review of the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the conclusion of the Beijing Winter Olympics and discussed consultation plans with related countries to promptly enter a dialogue phase.

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