Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday expressed condolences over a deadly school shooting in Canada, voicing hope that the country will heal from the tragedy.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee conveyed his sympathies via the social platform X, offering heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Republic of Korea. He expressed his sympathies to the bereaved families and Canadians mourning the loss.
Lee expressed his hope that Canadians, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, can unite to overcome the grief and return to their peaceful daily lives.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday in a remote town in British Columbia, where a shooting at a high school and a nearby home resulted in 10 fatalities, including the shooter, and more than 25 injuries, as reported by media outlets.