The Government of the Republic of Korea is closely monitoring the recent developments in Venezuela.

The Government urges all relevant parties to exert their utmost efforts to ease tensions in the region. It is the Government’s sincere hope that democracy will be restored with due respect for the will of the Venezuelan people and the situation in Venezuela will be stabilized at an early date through dialogue.

The Government of the Republic of Korea is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals residing in Venezuela.