Over 70 S. Korean nationals evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Over 70 South Korean corporate workers based in Iraq have been evacuated to safety over the past two weeks amid the continuing war in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The South Korean Embassy in Iraq and its consulate in Erbil have been in close contact with Korean nationals, advising them to leave the country as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to spread across the Middle East. Korean workers evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East (2nd LD) FM Cho urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in phone talks with Iranian counterpart Seoul again urges its nationals to swiftly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid Mideast conflict Keywords #Iraq #Middle East war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korean nationals evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East Next Over 70 S.

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SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Over 70 South Korean corporate workers based in Iraq have been evacuated to safety over the past two weeks amid the continuing war in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
A total of 72 workers left Iraq for neighboring countries between March 18 and Monday on the advice of the South Korean Embassy in Iraq, with assistance from embassy staff, according to the ministry.
Of them, 12 relocated to nearby countries, including Kuwait and Turkey, on Monday as the security situation worsened.
The South Korean Embassy in Iraq and its consulate in Erbil have been in close contact with Korean nationals, advising them to leave the country as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to spread across the Middle East.
Since late February, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, about 1,500 South Koreans have evacuated the region with support from the ministry, it said.
This Reuters photo shows smoke rising following an air strike near Kirkuk International Airport in Kirkuk, Iraq, on March 28, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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- Korean workers evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East (2nd LD) FM Cho urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in phone talks with Iranian counterpart Seoul again urges its nationals to swiftly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid Mideast conflict Keywords #Iraq #Middle East war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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- Korean workers evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East (2nd LD) FM Cho urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in phone talks with Iranian counterpart Seoul again urges its nationals to swiftly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid Mideast conflict Keywords #Iraq #Middle East war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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- Korean workers evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East (2nd LD) FM Cho urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in phone talks with Iranian counterpart Seoul again urges its nationals to swiftly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid Mideast conflict Keywords #Iraq #Middle East war Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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This article covers iraq, korean, middle topics. Notable strengths include discussion of iraq. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 492.