Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Four Nationals Staying in Ukraine Departed for Romania... 63 Remain"

Ukrainian soldiers are preparing for combat in the city center of Kyiv, the capital, in anticipation of the Russian army's advance. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that four Korean nationals staying in Ukraine have completed their departure to Romania, and as of 1 a.m. on the 26th (local time), 63 people remain in the country (excluding 10 diplomatic staff and residents from the Crimea region).

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, four Korean nationals who were having difficulties departing near the Moldova border used rental vehicles provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Romania to leave for Romania.

Among the 63 people currently staying, 19 are moving toward the Polish (5 people) or Romanian (14 people) borders. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that their movement speed continues to slow due to severe traffic congestion. Three residents who moved to Poland are waiting at the border checkpoint, and two have reserved morning trains to Medyka, Poland. Three residents heading to Romania are located 100 km from the border, eight are 170 km away, and three are 320 km away. Additionally, non-essential diplomatic personnel who departed Kyiv the previous morning reached a point 170 km from the Romanian border along with six residents.

Meanwhile, 19 residents are planning to depart soon, and the number of those wishing to remain, initially 28, has decreased to 25 as three joined the departure group.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "We are in frequent contact with nationals moving through our embassies in countries adjacent to Ukraine and are supporting their safe evacuation and withdrawal." They added, "Considering the intense fighting near the Kyiv area, we urge nationals to maintain emergency contact with embassies and to ensure safety by checking nearby evacuation facilities."

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