The South Korean government has strongly urged the Houthi rebels to immediately cease their indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
On October 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the Houthi attacks that resulted in numerous civilian casualties at the international airport in the Saudi capital.
The ministry reiterated that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and called for an immediate halt to such actions. It emphasized that peace and stability in the Middle East are crucial for the global supply chain and energy security, which are important for the international community, including South Korea.
The Foreign Ministry expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families affected by the attacks and wished for the swift recovery of the injured. It also conveyed deep solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels attacked King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, resulting in the deaths of 13 civilians. They also launched a ballistic missile at the airport on October 12. Saudi authorities have extended the suspension of airport operations until October 17.
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