Korea condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
The Korean foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned recent deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate halt to such acts. The attacks included two consecutive strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh last week, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. The first, on Saturday (local time), killed 13 people and injured…
The Korean foreign ministry has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, urging an immediate cessation of such violent acts. These assaults took place at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in a tragic loss of life and widespread injuries. On the first day of the attacks, on Saturday, the strikes claimed the lives of 13 individuals and left over 300 others wounded.
The following day, a second assault caused one fatality and injured 11 more, as reported by foreign media outlets.
In its statement, the Korean foreign ministry emphasized that the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is utterly unacceptable. The ministry reiterated its call for an immediate halt to these hostile acts, reiterating the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East for global supply chains and energy security. The ministry also expressed its deepest condolences to the victims of these devastating attacks.
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