Another Attack on Saudi Airport Just a Day After 12 Deaths; Foreign Ministry Issues Departure Recommendation

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The King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which was struck by a missile attack from the pro-Iran Houthi rebels resulting in 12 deaths, has been targeted by another airstrike just a day later. Last night (October 11), South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the travel alert level for Saudi Arabia to Level 3 out of 4, strongly advising citizens to leave the country.

For our first news today, here is reporter Ha Jeongyeon.

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According to the Saudi-led coalition, an unidentified projectile hit Terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport on October 11, local time, causing a fire.

This comes just a day after a catastrophic missile attack by the pro-Iran Houthi rebels left 12 people dead and over 300 injured.

The coalition stated that local authorities are conducting firefighting and recovery operations, and separately, Saudi air defense systems intercepted a cruise missile in the airspace near the airport.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia also announced that the attack caused injuries and that it is currently assessing the exact scale of the damage.

[Saudi State Television: GACA announced that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been targeted by another attack. The attack has resulted in injuries.]

In addition, at least two powerful consecutive explosions were reportedly detected in the central and northern downtown areas of Riyadh that day.

As Saudi air defense systems have been repeatedly breached and even an American citizen has been killed, the United States—which had previously provided only indirect support such as intelligence on airstrikes—hinted at the possibility of military intervention.

[Donald Trump / US President (Local Time October 10): (Have you decided whether to join Saudi Arabia's retaliatory airstrikes?) We could join. We'll be looking at it. (When will you make a decision?) I just heard about this attack. We'll be making a decision shortly. We move very quickly.]

Amid the worsening situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a joint situation assessment meeting presided over by Minister Cho Hyun, and as of 10 PM last night, upgraded the travel alert for all of Saudi Arabia to Level 3, the departure recommendation.

(Video Editing: Lee Seung-yeol)
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