ウクライナ戦争激化、韓国大使館が在留国民に安全確保を呼びかけ
Ukraine war intensifies; South Korean embassy urges citizens to ensure safety
It has been revealed that the South Korean Embassy in Ukraine has issued a safety notice to South Korean residents there following an increase in Russian missile and drone attacks.
On the 20th, the embassy pointed out that "the destruction of civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties in Ukraine are increasing," and said, "Currently, those who are staying in Ukraine for unavoidable reasons are
"We ask our citizens who are in the area to be extra careful about their own safety," the embassy said. "In particular, when an air raid warning is issued, do not ignore it, evacuate to a nearby evacuation center, and take measures to ensure your safety."
"We ask our citizens currently in Ukraine to keep in constant contact with the embassy and immediately inform us of any unusual developments," he said.
On the same day, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine received specific information that a large-scale attack was likely to occur, and closed the embassy and evacuated its staff.
The South Korean embassy has announced that it has no plans to close or evacuate its staff at this time. However, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed the Ukrainian embassy to request assistance if it needs it.
A Foreign Ministry official said, "The Embassy in Ukraine is closely monitoring developments in the region while maintaining close contact with the host country and friendly countries," and added, "The Embassy will continue to maintain the necessary personnel.
"Only our staff will be on duty and we stand ready to implement additional safety measures if necessary."
2024/11/21 06:35 KST
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