SEOUL, December 15 (AJP) - Foreign Minister Cho Hyun expressed condolences to the victims and their families of a shooting rampage in Sydney, Australia over the weekend.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach," Cho wrote on X on Monday, adding, "I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and the people of Australia."
Cho stressed that terrorism is an "inhumane, anti-civilization crime that cannot be justified under any circumstances," assuring that South Korea "stands with Australia during this difficult time."
The shooting rampage occurred on Sunday at a Jewish community event at Bondi Beach, a popular tourist spot in eastern Sydney, killing 16 people. The suspects, identified as a father and son, were involved, with the father killed at the scene.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach," Cho wrote on X on Monday, adding, "I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and the people of Australia."
Cho stressed that terrorism is an "inhumane, anti-civilization crime that cannot be justified under any circumstances," assuring that South Korea "stands with Australia during this difficult time."
The shooting rampage occurred on Sunday at a Jewish community event at Bondi Beach, a popular tourist spot in eastern Sydney, killing 16 people. The suspects, identified as a father and son, were involved, with the father killed at the scene.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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