The South Korean Foreign Ministry held a joint situation assessment meeting on July 29, led by Jo Joo-sung, Director of Overseas Safety Planning, with the Consulate General in Fukuoka to evaluate the earthquake situation in Kumamoto, Japan, and to review safety measures for Korean nationals in the area.
Director Jo emphasized the need to ensure safety measures for local citizens, stating, "Given that a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, followed by over 160 aftershocks, we must be diligent in preparing safety measures for our nationals in the area."
As of 4 p.m. on the same day, the Consulate General in Fukuoka reported that no casualties among Korean nationals had been recorded.
The consulate stated, "We will continue to closely monitor the situation by maintaining contact with relevant Japanese authorities and the Korean community, while also disseminating safety notices as necessary."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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