The government of the Republic of Korea condemns the recent attacks by the Houthis targeting civilians and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, which caused numerous civilian casualties. Furthermore, the ROK government emphasizes that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as acts that undermine the free and safe navigation of vessels, cannot be justified under any circumstances, and urges the immediate cessation of such attacks.

The ROK government highlights that peace and stability in the Middle East, including the guarantee of the free and safe navigation in the Red Sea, are vital to the Republic of Korea and the entire international community in terms of global supply chains and energy security.

The ROK government expresses its deep solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of these attacks and urges the Houthis to refrain from any escalating actions.