What did President Lee Jae Myung say after the Indonesia earthquake?

Lee said he was deeply saddened by the earthquake damage and extended condolences on behalf of the Korean government to victims and bereaved families. He also hoped the missing would return safely and that recovery would proceed quickly under President Prabowo Subianto.

When did the earthquake in eastern Indonesia happen and how strong was it?

The earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday and measured 7.7 in magnitude. Foreign media reports said the death toll had reached at least 51 by Sunday.

How many people were reported dead after the Indonesia quake, and what did Lee hope for survivors and missing people?

At least 51 people were reported killed as of Sunday. Lee said he hoped as many missing people as possible would return safely to their families and that affected residents could return to daily life after recovery efforts.

Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia

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President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed condolences to victims of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and hoped for the safe return of those still missing. He said he was deeply saddened by the damage and extended condolences to bereaved families and people who lost their homes. Lee also hoped recovery efforts would move swiftly under Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday and killed at least 51 people as of Sunday.

Key Facts

Lee wrote his condolences in a post on X on Monday.
He said the Korean government extended its deepest condolences to bereaved families and people who lost their homes.
The earthquake measured 7.7 magnitude and struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday.
Foreign media reports said at least 51 people had been killed as of Sunday.
Lee said he hoped as many missing people as possible would return safely to their families.

By Yonhap

Published Aug 17, 2026 7:46 pm KST
Updated Aug 17, 2026 10:08 pm KST

President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the 81st National Liberation Day in Seoul, Saturday. Yonhap

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed his condolences to the victims of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and hoped for the safe return of those who remain missing.

"I am deeply saddened by the devastating damage caused by the earthquake," Lee wrote in a post on X.

"On behalf of the Korean government, I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and their homes as a result of this sudden disaster," he added.

Lee expressed hope that recovery efforts will proceed swiftly under the leadership of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto so that the residents in the affected areas can return to their daily lives.

He also voiced hope that "as many as possible" will return safely to their families.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people as of Sunday, according to foreign media reports.

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