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President Lee Offers Condolences for Colombian Earthquake Victims
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President Lee Offers Condolences for Colombian Earthquake Victims

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed condolences following a powerful earthquake in Colombia, offering prayers for the victims.
  • He conveyed deep sympathy to those who lost family and neighbors in the sudden disaster.
  • The President wished for the swift return to normalcy for the Colombian people.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has extended his condolences to Colombia following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country's Chocó region. The powerful tremor resulted in significant casualties, with reports indicating at least 132 deaths and 570 injuries.

I pray for the repose of all those who sacrificed their lives.

— President Lee Jae-myungExpressing condolences for the earthquake victims in Colombia.

President Lee conveyed his prayers for all those who perished in the sudden disaster. Through a post on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his deep sympathy to those who lost precious family members and neighbors.

I convey my deep sympathy to those who lost their precious family and neighbors due to the sudden disaster.

— President Lee Jae-myungOffering comfort to those affected by the earthquake.

"I feel great sadness upon hearing the news of the strong earthquake in Colombia's northwestern Chocó province causing extensive damage," Lee stated. He added, "As rescue and search operations are still ongoing, I sincerely hope that even one more person can safely return to their family's embrace."

I feel great sadness upon hearing the news of the strong earthquake in Colombia's northwestern Chocó province causing extensive damage.

— President Lee Jae-myungReacting to the news of the earthquake's impact.

The South Korean president also wished for the Colombian people to regain their peaceful daily lives soon, expressing solidarity on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Korea.

As rescue and search operations are still ongoing, I sincerely hope that even one more person can safely return to their family's embrace.

— President Lee Jae-myungExpressing hope for the ongoing rescue efforts.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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