South Korea urges UN to tighten sanctions after Houthi strikes on civilian targets
South Korea’s UN ambassador condemned recent Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure and called for stronger UN sanctions to block weapons to the group.
At a Security Council session on the Middle East, South Korea’s UN envoy Cha Ji-hoon condemned the Houthi rebels for targeting civilian infrastructure and endangering Red Sea shipping. He appealed to the council to reinforce sanctions aimed at halting weapons deliveries to the group. Cha cited the twin assaults on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, as evidence of escalating regional violence.
He also expressed concern over threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and called for diplomatic measures to safeguard free passage. Additionally, the ambassador urged all parties to honor the Gaza peace plan, ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, and cease hostilities in Lebanon.
Why it matters
The statement signals South Korea’s push for tougher UN action against Houthi aggression, affecting global maritime security and energy supplies.
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