Lee said, "The most important thing is the lives and safety of South Koreans there," stressing the need to thoroughly assess the situation of South Koreans residing there.
He ordered key officials to prepare appropriate safety measures for South Koreans residing in nearby areas while analyzing potential impacts on the domestic economy.
"The attack has led to huge fluctuations in oil prices, exchange rates, and the stock market," Lee pointed out, emphasizing the importance of timely economic measures to protect the domestic economy from the fallout.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is estimated that around 100 South Koreans are staying in Iran.
Israel launched airstrikes on dozens of military installations including a nuclear facility in Tehran in the early hours of Friday. Iran vowed retaliation after its most powerful military figure General Hossein Salami, along with other military leaders, was killed during the attack, further escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East region.
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