President Lee Jae-myung expressed his sorrow over the significant damage caused by the earthquake in eastern Indonesia.
On August 17, he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "I cannot help but feel deep regret upon hearing the news of the severe damage caused by the sudden disaster. On behalf of the South Korean government, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families who have lost precious loved ones and their homes."
He added, "As rescue and search operations are underway, I sincerely hope that even one more person can safely return to their family."
Lee also expressed his hopes for a swift recovery under the leadership of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, wishing that the affected residents can quickly return to their peaceful daily lives.
Earlier, an earthquake struck the northern coast of Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province at 5:58 a.m. local time on August 15, resulting in 51 fatalities by August 16.
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