South Korean Halloween stampede: World leaders express their condolences to Seoul as the death toll rises

On Saturday, world leaders sent condolences to Seoul after at least 149 people were killed in a stampede at a Halloween event in South Korea.

In a tweet, US Vice President Joe Biden stated, “Jill and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones in Seoul. We mourn with the people of the Republic of Korea and wish all those who have been injured a speedy recovery. “He was referring to his wife, first lady Jill Biden, in his letter. “Our two countries’ alliance has never been more vibrant or vital, and the bonds between our people are stronger than ever. During this tragic time, the United States stands with the Republic of Korea, “He continued.

‘All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time,’ the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom tweeted.

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, also expressed France’s “heartfelt” support for South Korea. “After the Itaewon tragedy, our hearts go out to the people of Seoul and Korea. France stands by you, “Macron stated on Twitter.

On behalf of the entire country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of South Korea. “I’m thinking of everyone affected by this tragedy and wishing those injured a speedy and complete recovery,” Trudeau wrote on the microblogging site.

The Australian Embassy in Seoul also expressed condolences and stated that it urgently contacted local authorities to determine whether any Australians were involved.