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South Korea ramps up evacuations, market stabilization amid escalating Middle East crisis

March 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

As Middle East tensions worsen after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran—with no Korean casualties reported—South Korea is prioritizing evacuations for 21,000 nationals in the region, stabilizing plunging markets, and securing oil amid Strait of Hormuz closure fears. This follows initial assurances of stable energy supplies.