(LEAD) About 6,300 S. Koreans leave Middle East over past 7 days | Yonhap News Agency

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OK (ATTN: ADDS details of evacuation from Israel in last 2 paras) SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- About 6,300 South Korean nationals have left countries across the Middle East over the past seven days amid the ongoing military conflict in the region, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The number of South Koreans remaining in 14 countries in the region stood at about 14,700 as of Monday, down from some 21,000 last Tuesday, the ministry said, as many seek to return to their home country due to the widening conflict. Koreans to return home aboard Qatari flight amid Middle East conflict (LEAD) Chartered plane departs from UAE to bring home 203 S. Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis Keywords #Middle East Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS unveils 14-song track list for comeback album 'Arirang' BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

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(ATTN: ADDS details of evacuation from Israel in last 2 paras)
SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- About 6,300 South Korean nationals have left countries across the Middle East over the past seven days amid the ongoing military conflict in the region, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
The number of South Koreans remaining in 14 countries in the region stood at about 14,700 as of Monday, down from some 21,000 last Tuesday, the ministry said, as many seek to return to their home country due to the widening conflict.
The number of South Korean short-term travelers in those countries fell to roughly 2,100 from around 4,100 over the same period, according to the ministry.
The ministry has been making efforts to help South Koreans safely leave the region.
The South Korean Embassy in Iraq helped 17 people, including one foreign national, depart for Kuwait on Monday.
A special flight carrying 322 South Koreans arrived home early Tuesday after departing from Qatar.
Meanwhile, the ministry said an additional 38 South Koreans in Israel were evacuated to Egypt on Tuesday. The group, which also included one Korean American, left Jerusalem earlier in the day aboard a bus arranged by the Korean government.
Last Tuesday, 66 South Korean nationals in Israel left the country aboard a chartered bus to Egypt.
Foreign ministry officials hold a meeting to discuss measures to protect overseas South Koreans in this photo released by the ministry on March 10, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis Keywords #Middle East Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS unveils 14-song track list for comeback album 'Arirang' BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

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- Koreans to return home aboard Qatari flight amid Middle East conflict (LEAD) Chartered plane departs from UAE to bring home 203 S.
- Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis Keywords #Middle East Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS unveils 14-song track list for comeback album 'Arirang' BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.
- Korea's Kim reaffirms relations with China in letter with Xi Jinping: KCNA (LEAD) Lee says possible shift of USFK's military assets won't affect deterrence against N.
- Korea prev (LEAD) About 6,300 S.

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