1. The Government of the Republic of Korea cannot but be appalled and outraged over the news that a Japanese national, Haruna Yukawa, was murdered in an act of terrorism.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea holds the firm and consistent position that the murder of innocent civilians by acts of terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances.

3. The Government and the people of the Republic of Korea stand by the people of Japan with sharing their pain and sorrow, and hope for the other Japanese hostage’s safe return home to his family. 


                      Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFA

* unofficial translation