Foreign Ministry: "Attacks on Civilians Cannot Be Tolerated"... Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Civilian Facilities

The government condemned the Houthi rebels in Yemen for repeatedly attacking civilian facilities, including an international airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, causing numerous civilian casualties, and called for the attacks to stop.

Smoke and flames rise at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the 8th. Yonhap News Agency

In a statement issued in the name of its spokesperson on October 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Our government condemns the Houthi rebels' recent attacks on civilian facilities, including an international airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, which caused numerous civilian casualties."

It added, "We reiterate that attacks on civilians and civilian facilities can never be tolerated, and once again call for these attacks to stop immediately."

The ministry also said, "Peace and stability in the Middle East are important to the entire international community, including South Korea, in terms of global supply chains and energy security."

It added, "We extend our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in these attacks and to their bereaved families, and wish the injured a speedy recovery," and said it "expresses deep solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia."

The Houthi rebels previously attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 and 11, killing a total of 13 people. The rebels also fired ballistic missiles targeting the airport on the evening of October 12. Saudi authorities extended the suspension of airport operations through October 17.

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