1. The Government of the Republic of Korea is shocked and concerned over the fact that a number of innocent civilians, including Germans and citizens of other countries, were killed in a bomb attack in Istanbul, Turkey, on January 12, and strongly condemns the terrorist act.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea offers its deepest condolence and sympathy to the victims of the attack and their bereaved families as well as the people and the government of Turkey.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea, under its firm and consistent position that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances, supports the efforts of the Turkish government to eradicate terrorism and will continue to take part in the relevant efforts of the international community.


* unofficial translation