Blue House Responds to Trump Address: "Closely Monitoring Middle East Developments... Efforts Underway to Restore Maritime Transport Routes"

The Blue House stated on April 2 that, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the nation, "The government is closely monitoring major developments among related countries regarding the Middle East war, and we hope that the situation in the Middle East will quickly move toward the restoration of peace and stability."

Kang Yu-jeong, Chief Presidential Spokesperson, conveyed this message in a written briefing that afternoon. She added, "The government will actively work together with the international community to ensure the safety of our citizens and businesses staying in the Middle East, to stabilize the energy supply chain, and to resume free maritime transport routes."

Earlier, President Trump delivered an address to the nation at the White House at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on April 1 (10 a.m. Korea Standard Time on April 2), stating, "No agreement has yet been reached with Iran," and warned, "In the next two to three weeks, we will launch massive attacks on Iran and return it to the Stone Age."

President Trump also called on allied nations to actively participate in addressing the Strait of Hormuz issue. He said, "Countries that rely on the Strait of Hormuz must now take responsibility for securing and protecting the strait themselves. Of course, since Iran's military capabilities have been completely destroyed, this will be a very easy task now."

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