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S. Korea expresses 'deep concern' over unrest in Iran
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The government on Thursday expressed "deep concern" over ongoing unrest in Iran, saying it opposes the use of force against peaceful protests.
Up to 12,000 people are estimated to have been killed in the Iranian government's crackdown on protests sparked by economic problems.
"We are carefully watching the related developments with deep concern as numerous casualties have occurred and the regional political situation becomes unstable," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"Our government opposes the use of any kind of force against peaceful protests and hopes to see a peaceful resolution to the situation," it said.
The ministry added that the government is monitoring the safety of South Korean nationals in Iran at all times and putting every effort into overseas nationals protection measures in case the local conditions further deteriorate.
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