Korea Reviews Middle East Safety Measures Amid Iran Crisis

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport held a "Middle East Situation Review Meeting" on January 3 with the International Contractors Association of Korea and Korean companies operating in the region.

The meeting assessed the status of Korean companies in the Middle East and reviewed safety measures for potential contingencies as the regional situation remains fluid.

The ministry reported that companies operating in Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, and Jordan are closely monitoring local developments. Firms in high-risk areas have implemented safety measures including remote work arrangements, with no damages reported to date.

The ministry emphasized the importance of public-private cooperation, stating it will work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant agencies to minimize damage to Korean companies abroad and ensure safe evacuation of workers if necessary.

Officials urged companies to maintain emergency communication channels with the government and industry associations for rapid response, and to prepare evacuation plans and other safety measures.

"We have established a joint public-private emergency task force to continuously monitor the status and evacuation situations of our companies," said Kim Seok-ki, Director General of Construction Policy. "We will work with relevant agencies to ensure worker safety and protect our businesses."