The government is on alert for the ripples of the conflict in the Middle East - Plans for the domestic front, alliances abroad

Lee says ‘only we can save ourselves’ amid Middle East turmoil

President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea must rely on its own strength to protect its interests as the war in the Middle East deepens global uncertainty amid what he described as an every-nation-for-itself world. Lee underscored that building the country’s internal strength must begin with a crackdown on entrenched illicit practices at home across the board, including drug crimes, illegal real estate dealings and stock manipulation. “The global economy is facing a vortex of upheaval

By The Korea Herald