The government condemned the Houthi rebel attacks targeting civilians and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia on September 14, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, as well as actions that hinder the free and safe navigation of vessels, cannot be justified for any reason." The ministry urged an immediate halt to such attacks.
It emphasized that ensuring free and safe navigation in the Red Sea, along with peace and stability in the Middle East, is crucial for global supply chains and energy security, including for South Korea and the international community.
Additionally, the government expressed deep solidarity with Saudi Arabia regarding the recent attacks and called on the Houthi rebels to refrain from escalating the situation.
Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure on September 8, resulting in the deaths of dozens of civilians.
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