[Itaewon Tragedy] Resident Foreign Diplomats Jointly Mourn

Itaewon Large-Scale Crowd Crush Disaster, Goldberg U.S. Ambassador "My Heart Hurts"
12 Foreign Countries, 20 Foreigners Confirmed Dead

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Diplomats and embassies from various countries, including the U.S. Ambassador to Korea and the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, expressed their condolences regarding the large-scale crush disaster that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul.

Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea, expressed his condolences on the 30th regarding the large-scale crush accident that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul.

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On that day, Ambassador Goldberg stated on his Twitter account, "My heart aches over the tragic loss of life that occurred last night in Itaewon."

He added, "The U.S. Embassy staff and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Korean people, including the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy, and to those injured."

The U.S. Embassy in Korea said that day, "We offer our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in the tragic incident that occurred last night in Itaewon," and expressed hope for the full recovery of the injured.

Furthermore, it said, "As an ally, partner, and friend, we stand with the Republic of Korea during this incredibly difficult time." The U.S. Embassy also flew the American flag at half-staff that day to comfort the Korean people.

The Chinese Embassy in Korea announced that Ambassador Xing Haiming sent a letter of condolence to Foreign Minister Park Jin on that day.

The Chinese Embassy in Korea stated, "Ambassador Xing, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Korea, expressed deep condolences to the victims and conveyed sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured."

It continued, "Unfortunately, several Chinese nationals were killed or injured in this accident. The Chinese Embassy in Korea will do its best to cooperate with Korea in handling the aftermath of the accident."

Chinese media reported that four Chinese nationals died and two were injured in this disaster.

Colin Crooks, the British Ambassador to Korea, also expressed on his Twitter account that day, "My heart is heavy with the news of the tragedy that occurred last night in Itaewon, Seoul," and "I send my deepest condolences and sympathy to the Korean people, especially the victims and their families."

Regarding the worldwide messages of condolence for this accident, Minister Park expressed on his Twitter account, "I deeply appreciate the messages of condolence from around the world during this tragic time," and "Your thoughts and support provide great comfort to Koreans in this heartbreaking moment."

Meanwhile, according to fire authorities, the large-scale crush disaster in the Itaewon area the previous night resulted in 20 foreign nationals from 12 countries confirmed dead. The nationalities include China and Iran (4 each), Russia (3), and one each from the United States, France, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Norway, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Austria.

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