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, stating, "I cannot help but feel deep sorrow upon hearing reports of the significant loss of lives and property."

On this day, President Lee wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account, "I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in this earthquake, and I offer 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 said, "I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the residents who have lost their homes and are facing hardships due to this unexpected disaster. I sincerely hope that the injured will recover quickly, and that all those who are missing will safely return to their families."

He added, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, I hope that the Japanese government and people will swiftly join forces to resolve the damage and restore daily life. The Republic of Korea will always stand in solidarity."

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

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