As Russian missile and drone attacks spread across Ukraine, targeting civilian and energy facilities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated safety checks for its citizens in the region.
On October 1, the ministry announced that it held a situation assessment meeting led by Jo Joo-sung, Director of Overseas Safety Planning, in collaboration with the embassy in Ukraine. The attacks have caused damage in central Kyiv, where various embassies are located.
During the meeting, Director Jo instructed the embassy to continuously monitor the safety of citizens and promptly disseminate safety notices. He also requested ongoing checks of emergency contact networks and evacuation plans.
Park Ki-chang, the ambassador to Ukraine, assured that he would maintain close communication with the ministry. He stated that necessary protective measures for citizens abroad would be proactively implemented in response to changing circumstances, while also ensuring the safety of embassy staff.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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