Democratic Party Condemns US Shooting: 'No Tolerance for Violence or Terrorism'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Democratic Party in South Korea condemned the shooting incident at a White House press corps dinner in the US.
- The party stated that indiscriminate violence and terrorism are unacceptable under any circumstances.
- They expressed relief that the situation did not escalate into a serious bloodshed and offered condolences to President Trump and White House officials.
The Democratic Party of South Korea unequivocally condemns the recent shooting incident that occurred during a White House press corps dinner in the United States. Our party's spokesperson, Kang Joon-hyun, issued a strong statement on April 26th, emphasizing that "indiscriminate violence and terrorism are unacceptable under any circumstances." We are profoundly relieved that the situation was contained and did not result in significant casualties. On behalf of the party, we extend our sympathies to President Trump and all White House personnel who must have experienced considerable distress. This event serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace and security, even in the most prominent global centers. We stand in solidarity with the American people during this unsettling time and reiterate our commitment to global stability and the rejection of all forms of violence.
Under no circumstances can indiscriminate violence and terrorism be tolerated.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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