44 S. Koreans evacuate from Israel to Egypt

Forty-four South Korean nationals and one U.S. citizen of Korean descent have been safely evacuated from Israel to Egypt.

On Monday local time, the group crossed into Egypt using buses provided by the South Korean government, in an operation coordinated by the Korean embassies and communities in Israel and Egypt.

The Korean Association in Israel identified the evacuees, while embassy staff escorted them to the border, and assisted with exit procedures.

Upon arrival in Egypt, the Korean Embassy in Cairo supported their entry and transportation to Cairo.

The Korean community in Egypt has arranged homestays for the evacuees, while the embassy assists with booking flights to Seoul.

The Foreign Ministry has again urged all remaining South Koreans in both Israel and Iran to leave promptly.