The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Saudi Arabia issued a safety advisory on October 8, citing an announcement by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) that an attack by the terrorist Houthi militia near Riyadh on Wednesday, October 7, left one person dead and eight injured near King Khalid International Airport. Noting repeated attacks on key facilities in the Kingdom, including airports, the embassy asked Korean residents and visitors to be especially careful.

  • Before leaving for the airport, check the airline's website or app for flight status and schedule changes, and follow local authorities' instructions inside the terminal.
  • If a missile or drone alert sounds or explosions are heard, move indoors to a safe spot away from windows and keep clear of falling debris.
  • Monitor emergency alerts and official safety information from Saudi authorities, and consult the embassy's October 6 notice for further guidance.

The embassy said it is following developments and will inform citizens promptly if anything significant occurs.