President Lee: "Deeply Saddened by Kumamoto Earthquake... My Deepest Condolences to the Bereaved Families"

President Lee Jae-myung recently expressed his condolences regarding the major earthquake that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, saying, "I am deeply saddened to hear of the significant loss of life and property."

After posting this message on X (formerly Twitter) on this day, President Lee added, "I offer my prayers for those who lost their lives in this earthquake and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering a greeting at a luncheon meeting with compatriots held at a hotel in São Paulo, Brazil, on the 28th (local time). 2026.7.29 Yonhap News Photo by Yonhap Reporter

President Lee also stated, "I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the residents who have lost their homes and are facing hardship due to this sudden disaster," adding, "I sincerely hope that the injured recover as soon as possible and that all those who are missing return safely to their families."

He continued, "I hope that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese government and people will come together to quickly overcome the damage and restore normalcy to their lives. The Republic of Korea will continue to stand in solidarity."

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in western Kyushu at around 4:27 p.m. on the 28th. The disaster caused casualties, including two deaths at a major shopping mall in Kumamoto.

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