Jeong Eui-yong "Concern Over Rapid Increase in Hate Crimes Against Asians in the US... Cooperating with the US for the Safety of Korean Residents"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong expressed concern over the sharp increase in hate crimes against Asians in the United States and stated his intention to closely cooperate with the U.S. government.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson's office on the 24th, Minister Chung said at the regular senior executive meeting held that morning, "I express deep concern over the recent surge in racially motivated hate crimes against the Asian community in the United States."

Minister Chung stated, "The increase in hate crimes against the Asian community is directly related to the safety of our compatriots in the United States," adding, "Our government is highly attentive to this issue and will closely cooperate with various U.S. government agencies to prevent harm and ensure the safety of our compatriots."

In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also consulted with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who recently visited Korea, and reported that Secretary Blinken said, "We will stand against this to ensure that the Asian community is respected, honored, and able to live safely."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Our government once again extends deep condolences to our compatriot community and the Asian community, who have been greatly shocked by the successive hate crimes," and added, "We will continue to actively support the U.S. government's efforts to firmly confront hate and violence without remaining silent."

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