A day after more than 150 people were killed in a stampede at a Halloween event in Seoul, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on October 30 condoled the loss of lives and said India stood in solidarity with South Korea during this difficult time. stands together.
In a tweet, Jaishankar said, “Deeply shocked to see the loss of many youths due to the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones.”
“We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time,” he said.
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After the stampede, the flag of South Korea was flown at half-mast at the embassy in Delhi following the horrific stampede in Seoul.
Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yol has promised a thorough investigation into one of the worst disasters the country has ever faced.
“The government will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident and make basic reforms to ensure that the same accident does not happen again,” he said.
On Saturday, crowds were expected to grow and crush in the capital’s popular central Itaewon district, where it is estimated that more than 100,000 people – mostly in their teens and 20s – went to celebrate Halloween.
With agency input.
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