Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reviews Situation on Japan’s Earthquake: "No Reports of Korean Casualties"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that it held a joint situation review meeting with the Consulate General in Fukuoka and the headquarters regarding the earthquake that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

On the afternoon of the 28th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in Kumamoto, western Kyushu, Japan, causing part of a large shopping mall to collapse. Photo by Yonhap News.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that during a meeting presided over by Cho Juseong, Director of Overseas Safety Planning, it assessed the situation surrounding the Kumamoto earthquake and reviewed safety measures for Koreans residing in the area.

The Consulate General in Fukuoka stated that, as of 4 p.m. on this day, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties involving Korean nationals.

The Consulate General added, "We will continue to closely monitor the situation by keeping in contact with relevant Japanese institutions and the Korean community. Additionally, we will take necessary actions, such as frequently issuing safety notices as required."

Director Cho stated, "Given that more than 160 aftershocks have followed the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan on the 28th, utmost care must be taken to ensure the safety of Korean nationals in the region."

Meanwhile, on the previous day, a strong earthquake measuring ‘Seismic Intensity 7’ on the Japan Meteorological Agency scale struck near Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture in western Kyushu, Japan. This marks the eighth time in history that a level 7 earthquake has occurred in Japan, and the third time recorded specifically in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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