1. The Government of the Republic of Korea strongly condemns the shooting attack on Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov to Turkey in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of the late Ambassador and the other victims as well as the people of Russia.

3. The Government of the Republic of Korea condemns in the strongest terms all forms of violence against diplomats that cannot be justified under any circumstances, and will work closely with the international community to prevent such tragic incidents from recurring.


* unofficial translation