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Message of condolence Issued by Minister for Foreign Affairs HAYASHI Yoshimasa Regarding the Accident that Occured in Itaewon, Seoul, the Republic of Korea

October 30, 2022

On October 30, Minister for Foreign Affairs HAYASHI Yoshimasa issued the following message of condolence regarding the accident that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul, the Republic of Korea, on October 29.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives in the incident in Itaewon, Seoul. I pray for the souls of the victims and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I also sincerely hope that those who were injured will recover swiftly.”


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