Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed condolences to the President of Korea in connection with the tragedy in Seoul

Earlier it was reported that 151 people died and another 82 were injured as a result of a stampede in the capital of South Korea.

The head of state sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea, Almaty.tv reports with reference to the press service  of Akorda .

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea Yun Seok Yol in connection with the numerous casualties as a result of the tragic incident in Seoul.

“It is with deep sorrow that I learned the tragic news of the loss of life in the Itaewon area of ​​Seoul. On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on my own behalf, I express my most sincere condolences and words of sympathy to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the victims. At this mournful hour, the citizens of our country and I are in solidarity with the people of Korea and share their pain in connection with an irreparable loss , ”the telegram says.

Earlier  it was reported  that 151 people died and another 82 were injured as a result of a stampede in the capital of South Korea on All Saints’ Day, which was celebrated without restrictions for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Almaty

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