1. The government of the Republic of Korea strongly condemns the suicide bomb attack that occurred at an election campaign rally in the Pakistani province of Balochistan on July 13.

※ As of July 15, the attack has left at least 149 people dead, and 186 injured.

※ Election campaigns are taking place ahead of the general elections in Pakistan on July 25.

2. It is the ROK government’s position that terrorism is an act against humanity that cannot be justified under any circumstances and must be eradicated at any cost. The ROK government extends deep condolences to the innocent victims who lost their lives in the attack, and their bereaved families.

3. The ROK government will continue to actively participate in the international community’s efforts to eradicate terrorism, and hopes that Pakistan’s elections in July will be held peacefully.

* unofficial translation