Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Ukraine Response TF Meeting Led by 2nd Vice Minister... Discusses Public 'Emergency Evacuation'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 22nd that it held an emergency meeting of the Ukraine Response Task Force (TF), chaired by Second Vice Minister Choi Jong-moon, in response to the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

At this TF meeting, the current situation in Ukraine was reviewed, and plans for the emergency evacuation and withdrawal of Korean nationals in case of emergency were discussed.

Additionally, Vice Minister Choi contacted the Ambassador to Ukraine to check on the safety of Korean nationals staying locally and urged maintaining a thorough response posture in preparation for any emergencies. The Ukrainian Embassy also posted a notice on its website on the same day advising prompt departure to safe areas.

As of the 21st (local time), excluding 10 diplomatic staff and ethnic Koreans in the Crimea region, a total of 63 Korean nationals are identified to be staying in Ukraine. This includes 14 missionaries, 4 international students, and 45 others such as self-employed individuals and permanent residents.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "We will monitor the situation 24 hours a day for our nationals remaining in the area and maintain a close cooperative system with our diplomatic missions in Ukraine and neighboring countries to respond swiftly in case of emergencies."

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