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South Korea expressed condolences to Taiwan following the devastating earthquake that struck the east coast earlier this week. Lim Soo-suk, spokesperson and deputy minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the nation's sadness during a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday.
"We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake near Hualien that has caused so much loss of life and property. To the victims of the earthquake, their families, and the injured, we express our deepest sympathies," stated Lim Soo-suk.
Lim Soo-suk further emphasised South Korea's readiness to assist in disaster relief and recovery efforts.
"We hope that the suffering and hardship caused by this disaster will be overcome as soon as possible. We stand ready to provide any assistance needed for disaster relief and recovery," he stated.
At the time of publication, Taiwanese officials confirmed a total of nine fatalities, with over 1,000 individuals sustaining injuries, while 127 individuals remained trapped. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te emphasized the paramount importance of rescuing those trapped beneath the rubble.
Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Centre disclosed that 26 buildings had collapsed in Hualien County, the region most severely impacted by the earthquake. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 15.5km.
Tsunami warnings initially issued for Japan’s southern Okinawa area and the Philippines were subsequently lifted. Wednesday's earthquake is noted as the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.
'Our deepest sympathies' - South Korea offers condolences and support to Taiwan after devastating earthquake
South Korea expressed condolences to Taiwan following the devastating earthquake that struck the east coast earlier this week. Lim Soo-suk, spokesperson and deputy minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the nation's sadness during a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday.
"We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake near Hualien that has caused so much loss of life and property. To the victims of the earthquake, their families, and the injured, we express our deepest sympathies," stated Lim Soo-suk.
Lim Soo-suk further emphasised South Korea's readiness to assist in disaster relief and recovery efforts.
"We hope that the suffering and hardship caused by this disaster will be overcome as soon as possible. We stand ready to provide any assistance needed for disaster relief and recovery," he stated.
At the time of publication, Taiwanese officials confirmed a total of nine fatalities, with over 1,000 individuals sustaining injuries, while 127 individuals remained trapped. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te emphasized the paramount importance of rescuing those trapped beneath the rubble.
Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Centre disclosed that 26 buildings had collapsed in Hualien County, the region most severely impacted by the earthquake. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 15.5km.
Tsunami warnings initially issued for Japan’s southern Okinawa area and the Philippines were subsequently lifted. Wednesday's earthquake is noted as the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.
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South Korea expressed condolences to Taiwan following the devastating earthquake that struck the east coast earlier this week. Lim Soo-suk, spokesperson and deputy minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the nation's sadness during a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday.
"We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake near Hualien that has caused so much loss of life and property. To the victims of the earthquake, their families, and the injured, we express our deepest sympathies," stated Lim Soo-suk.
Lim Soo-suk further emphasised South Korea's readiness to assist in disaster relief and recovery efforts.
"We hope that the suffering and hardship caused by this disaster will be overcome as soon as possible. We stand ready to provide any assistance needed for disaster relief and recovery," he stated.
At the time of publication, Taiwanese officials confirmed a total of nine fatalities, with over 1,000 individuals sustaining injuries, while 127 individuals remained trapped. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te emphasized the paramount importance of rescuing those trapped beneath the rubble.
Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Centre disclosed that 26 buildings had collapsed in Hualien County, the region most severely impacted by the earthquake. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the epicentre of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was situated 25km southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 15.5km.
Tsunami warnings initially issued for Japan’s southern Okinawa area and the Philippines were subsequently lifted. Wednesday's earthquake is noted as the most significant to strike Taiwan since 1999 when a 7.6 magnitude tremor resulted in at least 2,400 fatalities.