SECURITY UNDER STRAIN IN MIDDLE EAST

중동 정세 Hello and welcome to Press Perspective for this Thursday OCTOBER 22nd here in Seoul. I'm Min Sun-hee. With Houthi attacks threatening Saudi Arabia's security and economic ambitions the WIDENING confrontation with Iran is TESTING regional defenses DISRUPTING vital energy routes and FORCING U.S. allies to confront difficult questions about alliance commitments. For more I have independent journalist Kelly Kasulis Cho. Kelly it's been a while. Welcome back. I also have Professor Ban Kil Joo at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy joining this session virtually. Professor Ban it's lovely to have you with us. 1) Kelly, what is the latest on Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and its broader implications? 2) Professor Ban, why are the Houthis targeting Saudi Arabia, and what are they hoping to achieve? 3) Kelly, what has been the international response to the Houthi assaults against Saudi Arabia? 4) Professor Ban, how directly is Tehran involved in the Houthi campaign, and how much control does it have over the group? 5) Kelly, how is the U.S. responding to the threat to Saudi civilians, oil infrastructure and international shipping?” 6) Professor Ban, could these attacks open a wider regional war involving Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United States? 7) Kelly, what is the latest on diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East, and is there any sign of progress? 8) Professor Ban, what would a prolonged conflict mean for South Korea’s energy security, oil prices and shipping routes?” 9) Kelly, to what extent, is the conflict with Iran and the threat to Saudi Arabia affecting Washington’s expectations of Seoul as a security ally? 10) Professor Ban, how can Seoul and Washington maintain a strong bilateral relationship IF their priorities over the Middle East differ? All right. #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #Houthi #Attacks #Security #KellyKasulisCho #BanKilJoo #중동 #사우디아라비아 #후티 #공격 #안보 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook :   / arirangtvnews   📣 Youtube :    / @arirangcokrarirangnews   📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2026-10-22, 17:30 (KST)