Ministry of Foreign Affairs Conveys Concerns About 'Crimes Against Asians' in New York City
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the case of a Korean-American woman murdered in New York, USA, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reported to have conveyed concerns about crimes targeting Asians to New York City.
On the 15th, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official stated, "Consul General Jeong Byeong-hwa in New York plans to meet with Edward Mermelstein, Director of International Affairs of New York City, on the 18th (local time)."
During the meeting, Consul General Jeong is expected to convey the concerns of our Korean community about the increase in crimes targeting Asians and urge more proactive preventive efforts at the New York City level.
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Earlier, a woman in her 30s, a Korean resident of Manhattan, New York, was murdered by a Black man in his 20s, raising the possibility of an anti-Asian hate crime.
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