Korean Embassy and Association in Israel Establish Second Evacuation Plan for Koreans to Egypt

Amid ongoing armed conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the Korean Embassy in Israel and the Korean Association in Israel have established a second evacuation plan to relocate local Korean nationals to Egypt for their safety.

On the afternoon of the 6th (local time), the Korean Embassy in Israel and the Korean Association in Israel, led by President Kangkeun Lee, held a meeting to discuss protection measures for Korean nationals in light of the ongoing war situation.

According to the Korean Association, the evacuation is scheduled to depart from Jerusalem at 8 a.m. on the 10th, heading toward Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab in Egypt. Those wishing to evacuate have been instructed to apply through the Korean Embassy in Israel by the 8th.

As tensions in the Middle East escalate rapidly due to attacks by the United States and Israel, flights to destinations such as Dubai have been canceled. On the 1st, foreigners at Incheon Airport were seen watching related news. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The meeting also addressed support plans centered on the local Korean community and churches. The Korean Association in Egypt decided that if evacuees arrive in Dahab, they will travel from Cairo to provide meals upon their arrival, and will assist in accessing the kitchen and accommodation at a diving school operated by a Korean resident in Dahab.

On the same day, the Korean Association in Israel also conducted a separate video conference (via Zoom) with its executive members, the National Unification Advisory Council members, and the pastor of the Korean Church in Israel to review the evacuation plan to Egypt and specific support measures.

The Jerusalem Church, led by Pastor Wanbyung Chae, will provide lunchboxes and other meals to evacuees on the day of departure, while the Jerusalem Central Church, led by Pastor Youngjoo Suh, will offer meal support for Korean residents staying in Israel after evacuation.

Additionally, the Korean Association plans to request special support from the Overseas Koreans Agency to protect and ensure the psychological well-being of Korean nationals who remain in Israel despite the war. The request includes talent-sharing lectures by Koreans, visits to Koreans experiencing difficulties, and running anxiety-relief programs involving the community.

Kangkeun Lee, President of the Korean Association in Israel, stated, "We will share information about the evacuation situation through social media, ensuring that both residents and short-term visitors in Israel receive all necessary updates without omission."

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