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기사입력 : 2026.01.08 06:59
The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a joint headquarters–overseas
mission situation review meeting on the afternoon of January 3, chaired by
Second Vice Minister Kim Jina, to assess the local situation and safety
measures for Korean nationals following the U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela
carried out in the early hours of the same day.
Vice
Minister Kim noted that no cases of damage involving the approximately 70
Korean nationals currently residing in Venezuela have been reported to date.
However, given the possibility that the local situation could further
deteriorate, she urged all relevant offices to maintain a high level of
readiness to ensure the continued safety of Korean nationals. She particularly
emphasized that, in line with the President’s instructions, the protection of
overseas Koreans must be carried out thoroughly. She also stressed that
evacuation or withdrawal of nationals may become necessary depending on
developments on the ground, and called for related contingency plans to be
meticulously prepared and swiftly implemented when required.
Chung
Han-wook, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
in Venezuela, said the embassy is continuously monitoring the safety situation
of Korean nationals in the country and is making every effort to protect them.
He added that comprehensive preparations are also underway for overseas
national protection measures in the event of a further deterioration in the
local situation.
MOFA
stated that it will continue to closely monitor developments in Venezuela and
take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals.
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