South Korea: South Korea will dispatch a government response team to the Japanese city of Osaka next week to assist in the event of any incidents involving South Korean nationals at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the foreign ministry said Friday. The rapid response team, consisting of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Policy Agency, and the National Fire Agency, will work at the venue for seven days starting Sunday, the ministry said.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea has set up the Korea Pavilion at the Expo exhibition to promote its technologies and cultural assets during the "Korea Week," running from Wednesday through Saturday. The rapid response team will provide necessary consular and other assistance in the event of any incidents involving South Korean nationals, working in coordination with medical and security personnel and engaging in efforts to ensure safety in the area, the ministry said.