South Korea urges emergency measures after United States strikes on Iran

The latest news on Israel and Iran. South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung has described the situation in the Middle East as "very urgent," urging his cabinet to prepare emergency measures in response to growing geopolitical uncertainty.

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"First of all, the situation in the Middle East is very urgent. I think that all ministries, including the presidential office, should prepare an emergency response system to promptly handle," Lee told his senior secretaries.

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With energy prices climbing and regional markets sliding, Lee expressed concern over inflation and its potential impact on households. He has postponed international commitments, including a NATO summit, to focus on domestic preparedness.