Riyadh:Seoul The South Korean foreign ministry has condemned the recent deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, demanding an immediate cessation of such actions.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the attacks involved two consecutive strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh last week, heightening tensions in the Middle East. The first strike on Saturday resulted in 13 fatalities and injured over 300 people, while a subsequent attack the next day killed one person and wounded 11.
The ministry issued a statement strongly condemning the Houthi rebels' targeting of civilian facilities, including the international airport in Riyadh. They emphasized that attacks on civilians and infrastructure are entirely unacceptable and called once again for an immediate end to these hostile acts.
Highlighting the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East to the international community, including South Korea, the ministry noted the implications for global supply chains and energy security. It also expressed sincere condolences to the victims and their families and expressed solidarity with the Saudi government and its people.