1. The government of the Republic of Korea expresses deep concern over the fact that the bombing attacks on innocent people at various locations in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on April 21 claimed many lives, and strongly condemns the violent act.

2. The government of the Republic of Korea extends heart-felt condolences and sympathy to the victims killed in the incident and their bereaved families, as well as the people and the government of Sri Lanka.

3. It is the firm position of the government of the Republic of Korea that terrorism is a crime against humanity that cannot be justified under any circumstances and must be eradicated. The ROK government will continue to take an active part in the international community’s efforts to combat terrorism.

* unofficial translation