Yoon presides over emergency meeting on Mideast crisis
By Yi Wonju
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday presided over an emergency meeting to discuss the economic and security impact of heightened tensions in the Middle East following Iran's recent missile and drone strikes against Israel, his office said.
The meeting was held to discuss the global security and economic situation following the latest Mideast crisis and its impact on South Korea's economy and security, it added.
Noting the growing uncertainty of the global economy arising from the geopolitical instability in the Middle East, the participants agreed to keep close tabs on the impact on the international oil prices and exchange rate movements and to respond quickly to its effect on the economy, including supply chains.
julesyi@yna.co.kr
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