1. Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan called in Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Toan on July 16 to 
extend deep condolences over the death of the Vietnamese woman, Thach Thi Hoang Ngoac, and 
deliver consolation money to her family.

2. Minister Yu explained that relevant government agencies will sternly address the incident according 
to the law, while measures, such as preparation of relevant laws, will be taken to prevent recurrence of 
such incidents. Expressing appreciation on behalf of the Vietnamese government and people, Ambassador 
Toan expected the incident not to affect Korea-Vietnam ties.

3. The Foreign Ministry employees and their spouses voluntarily raised the aforementioned consolation 
money in the hope that such unfortunate incidents will not recur.

4. The Foreign Ministry plans to hold consultations with related government agencies and continue other 
efforts to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

                           Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT

* unofficial translation