The Republic of Korea found itself in a difficult situation before the New Year, but the country has overcome more difficult crises. Acting President of the Republic of Korea, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok announced this in his message.
First, he expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the plane crash that took place on December 29 at the Muan airport, which claimed the lives of 179 people. According to him, the government will direct all efforts to support the families, prevent and find out the causes of the tragedy. "The Republic of Korea has found itself in an unprecedented difficult situation," said Choi Sang Mok.
"We will strengthen solidarity with friendly countries, including the alliance with the United States, trilateral format cooperation with Japan and the United States, strengthening joint defense capabilities with the United States, we will respond to North Korea's nuclear threat, and cooperation between Russia and the North," Choi said. Sang Mok.
