President Lee mourns train accident in Spain: “Our citizens’ safety is our top priority”

[Financial News] President Lee Jae-myung said on the 29th, regarding the train accident in Spain, “With the safety of our citizens as our top priority, I will closely monitor the situation to the end to ensure that the necessary support is provided.”
President Lee posted in Korean and Spanish on X (formerly Twitter) that he felt deep sadness and sorrow at the news that the train accident in Spain had caused many casualties.
He continued, “I pray for the repose of those who lost their lives and offer my deepest condolences and words of comfort to their bereaved families and the people of Spain, who are experiencing profound grief,” and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
President Lee said that some South Koreans who had been aboard the train involved in the accident were also believed to have been injured, adding, “I also offer my condolences to our citizens who were injured and hope they recover as soon as possible.”
He also explained that the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Spain had dispatched a consul to the scene to check on the situation of South Koreans affected by the accident and was providing necessary consular assistance, including medical treatment and transportation for the injured.
President Lee added, “I sincerely hope that the damage caused by this accident will be addressed as soon as possible and that the people of Spain will return to their peaceful daily lives.”
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