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Smoke rises following an airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters at Kirkuk International Airport, in Kirkuk, Iraq, on March 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Over 70 Korean nationals evacuate from Iraq amid Iran war

Over 70 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.

2026.3.31

Koreans evacuate from the Middle East amid the Iran war, in this photo provided by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS]

Sixty Korean workers evacuated from Iraq as war in Middle East rages on

A total of 60 Korean corporate workers based in Iraq had been evacuated to safety amid the continuing war in the Middle East, the Foreign Ministry said Monday.

2026.3.30

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Bastian Giegerich, director-general of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, speaks in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at The Plaza Hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on March 20. [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

South Korea has own interests at stake in the Strait of Hormuz, IISS chief warns

For South Korea to refuse U.S. requests to join a deployment to the Strait of Hormuz could be shortsighted and ignore its national interests, the head of the IISS warned.

2026.3.24

People gather to light the Nowruz torch, marking the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year, in Erbil, Iraq, on March 20. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Iraq's Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces accuses U.S. of launching airstrikes that killed 10, including Anbar commander

Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the western province of Anbar killed at least 10 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others.

2026.3.24

Smoke rises from Khiyam, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from northern Israel, March 18, 2026. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Seoul again warns nationals to promptly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon

The foreign ministry on Thursday renewed a call for its nationals in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon to promptly leave the countries for their safety, as the conflict in the region is escalating amid fears of a wider ground offensive.

2026.3.19

LIG Nex1's medium-range surface-to-air missile, the Cheongung, is launched near the West Sea in 2024. [JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF]

As Iran war depletes Lockheed stockpiles, markets bet LIG Nex1’s missiles could fill gap

As the Iran war spreads to the airspace of neighboring nations, air defense systems are put to the test, potentially inducing a stockpile shortage that Korean firms could fill.

2026.3.3

LIG Nex1's medium-range surface-to-air missiles (M-SAM), also known as Skybolts, are being fired during a military exercise in Korea in 2024. [LIG NEX1]

Iraq leans on Korea in arms shift from U.S., Russia

After purchasing Korean missiles and fighter jets, the Iraqi military may be expanding its deals with local defense companies as it seeks to strengthen its deterrence posture amid the confrontation between Iran and Israel.

2025.10.24

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, third from left, pays a courtesy call to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, right, in Baghdad, in this photo provided by Ahn's office on Sept. 25. [MINISTRY OF DEFENSE]

Defense chief discusses cooperation with Iraqi prime minister

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani and discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

2025.9.25

The Hyundai Engineering & Construction headquarters in Jongno District, central Seoul [YONHAP]

Hyundai E&C wins $3.16 billion contract to build desalination facility in Iraq

Hyundai Engineering & Construction has secured a contract worth $3.16 billion to build a large-scale seawater desalination facility in Iraq, the company announced on Monday.

2025.9.15

Shiite worshippers gather outside the Imam Hussein shrine carrying candles during a procession to mark the Muslim festival of Ashoura, on the ninth day of Muharram, in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 5. Photo is not related to the article. [AP/YONHAP]

Fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills 50 people

A deadly mall fire in Iraq's Wasit Province killed 50, prompting a three-day mourning period and investigations into building safety and ownership responsibilities.

2025.7.17