Seoul: Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol offered his condolences Sunday for firefighters and government officials who were killed while battling wildfires. It marked Yoon’s second public message after he was released from detention on March 8 on procedural grounds related to the investigation into insurrection charges over his short-lived martial law declaration in December.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon mourned the loss of the four firefighters and public officials who tragically lost their lives while battling the wildfires. He conveyed his sentiments through a Facebook post, expressing sorrow for the deceased.
Yoon also highlighted his concerns about the ongoing blazes in five regions and the increasing number of evacuees. He urged the government to mobilize all available resources to swiftly extinguish the wildfires and provide support to those affected.