World leaders have sent their condolences and messages of support to South Korea after an apparent wave of crowds killed at least 149 people in South Korea. Itaewon District in Seoul During Halloween celebrations.
Philip Seth Goldberg, US ambassador to South Korea since 2022, tweeted in English and Korean: “I was shocked by the tragic loss of life in Itaewon last night. Please know my thoughts, and those of our team at the US Embassy in Seoul, with the Korean people and especially Beloved of those who died, as well as the many injured in this catastrophic accident.”
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted: “All our thoughts are with the current responders and all South Koreans at this very sad time.”
“France is on your side,” President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet in French and Korean.
German Chancellor Olaf Schulz tweeted: “The tragic events in Seoul came as a shock to all of us. Our thoughts are with the many victims and their families. This is a sad day for South Korea. Germany stands with them.”
The Australian government has also sent letters of support.
The Prime Minister said, “Our sincere condolences to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.” Anthony Albanese chirp.
Australia’s embassy in Seoul said it was “carrying out urgent investigations” with local authorities to determine if any Australians were involved.
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