No New Damage at Korean American Stores in the US... 8 Days Since Damage Occurred (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Amid nationwide protests against racial discrimination following the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd due to the brutal suppression by a white police officer in the United States, no additional damages to Korean American stores in the U.S. have been reported.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of 9 a.m. on the 7th, the number of damages to Korean American stores in the U.S. due to looting remains at 150, the same as the previous day. It has been eight days since the first damage was confirmed by diplomatic authorities on the 30th of last month, and no new damages to Korean American stores have occurred. No casualties have been confirmed so far.

Looking at the cumulative damages to Korean American stores by U.S. cities, Philadelphia reported the highest number with 56 cases. This was followed by Chicago with 15 cases, St. Louis with 11 cases, Minneapolis with 10 cases, Los Angeles with 9 cases, and Washington DC with 8 cases.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to continue efforts to ensure the safety of overseas Koreans and minimize damages by closely cooperating with emergency response teams at U.S. regional diplomatic missions.

Meanwhile, peaceful protests against the death of George Floyd were held across the United States on the 6th (local time) over the weekend. According to AP News and others, numerous citizens gathered peacefully in downtown areas including Washington DC, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles (LA) to hold demonstrations.

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