All Presidential Office Staff Report to Work Amid Iran Crisis... Kang Hoonshik Orders "Thorough Emergency Response System"

Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoonshik Presides Over Weekly Meeting on March 2

"Public Officials Urged to Remain Highly Alert"

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On March 2, Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik reviewed the Middle East situation and instructed relevant ministries to maintain a thorough emergency response system.

According to Lee Kyu-yeon, Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Relations and Communications, Chief Secretary Kang presided over the weekly work meeting that day, assessing the possibility of a prolonged crisis in the Middle East and its impact on the Korean economy.

Chief Secretary Kang emphasized, "Everyone in the public sector must remain especially vigilant, keeping in mind that the President is currently on an overseas trip, so that we can respond without disruption in any emergency situation." He further stressed, "Protecting the safety and lives of our citizens staying in the Middle East must be our top priority," and called for exhaustive efforts to ensure the safety of overseas Koreans as well.

Chief Secretary Kang also received reports from the Presidential Secretariat on media and local developments regarding the Middle East, the status of global supply chains, international energy prices, and trends in domestic and international financial markets. He reviewed the response plans and detailed measures of the "Joint Emergency Response Team," led by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economy, and examined the government's assessment of the situation in the Middle East and the current status of government-level actions.

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Meanwhile, Blue House staff reported to work as usual on March 2, a substitute holiday. According to Senior Secretary Lee, this was in accordance with Chief Secretary Kang's instructions on March 1, as a measure to maintain an emergency posture and strengthen preparedness in response to the recent grave international situation.

Senior Secretary Lee stated, "The Blue House plans to continue working closely with relevant ministries and to implement necessary measures until the situation stabilizes."

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