Korean companies operating across the Middle East are scrambling to shore up contingency plans, as turmoil deepens across the region following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran that led to the death of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Major conglomerates with operations in Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are moving swiftly to secure the safety of employees and assess business risks. Samsung Electronics said it has so far confirmed no casualties among its employees in the Middle East, including Iran. “At this point, we have not identified any damage or casualties,” the company's official said. “We plan to do everything possible to ensure the safety of our employees.” LG Electronics has confirmed the safety of its regional staff and implemented protective measures. It evacuated a Korean employee stationed in Iran last week, while those in the Israel branch are preparing to depart in line with embassy guidance. The company has also issued travel warnings to its employees in other Middle Eastern countries and advised them to take safety preca