Foreign envoys offer condolences to victims of Jeju Air crash

Thai Ambassador Tanee Sangrat / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Thai Ambassador Tanee Sangrat

The Embassy has reported the tragedy to the Foreign Minister and MFA and coordinated closely with Korean authorities concerned. Our Consular Department has informed families of the two Thai victims. Our Embassy has also worked closely with Jeju Airlines officials who reassured us the they would be responsible for the related costs of damages of the victims.

Today the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul and Team Thailand offices have lowered the flag for seven days in mourning for the victims. We will continue to work with all local authorities and provide assistance to victims and their families.

Thai Buddhist temples throughout the ROk will arrange prayers for the victims and their families over the next several days to be co-hosted by myself.

Moroccan Ambassdor Chafik RACHADI / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Moroccan Ambassdor Chafik Rachadi

Following the deadly airplane crash that occurred on December 29th at Muan International Airport, causing the disastrous loss of 179 lives, with deep sadness in this moment of grief, sorrow and national mourning, as Ambassador of His Majesty the King of Morocco and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea, standing in solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy, and wishing prompt recovery to those rescued.

Tunisian Ambassador Kais Darragi / Korea Time photo by Choi Won-suk

Tunisian Ambassador Kais Darragi

The Ambassador of Tunisia in Seoul, Kais Darragi, member of the Tunisian Embassy and members of the Tunisian community in Korea offer their heartfelt condolences and sympathy, following the tragic Jeju Air crash that claimed so many lives.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the bereaved families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic incident, and we wish a smooth recovery to those injured.

Korea is not alone in this moment of grief. Tunisia shares the sorrow and stands with the Korean people in this time of mourning.

Turkish Ambassador Murat Tamer / Korea TImes photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Turkish Ambassador Murat Tamer

We are deeply saddened by the tragic airplane accident happened in Muan, causing the lives of many people. During these difficult times our solidarity and prayers are with our Korean brothers and sisters We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased ones, as well as to the brotherly Government and people of the Republic of Korea May them rest in peace

Taipei Representative Office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan immediately conveyed its condolences to Representative Lee Eun-ho of the Korean Mission in Taipei through Lan Shari, Director-General of the Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs." The Representative of the Taipei Mission in Korea, Liang Guangzhong, also conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Taiwanese government and people to the Korean government.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba / Yonhap-AFP

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives in this plane crash." He added, "On behalf of the Japanese government and the people of Japan, I extend my sincere condolences to the victims and their families and wish for the swift recovery of the injured."

British Ambassador Colin Crooks / Korea Times file

British Ambassador Colin Crooks

“I send my deepest condolences to the victims and families of those who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash in Muan. On behalf of the United Kingdom, my thoughts are with the emergency responders and the people of the Republic of Korea and Thailand.”

U.S. Ambasasdor Philip Goldberg / Yonhap

U.S. Ambasasdor Philip Goldberg

I was heartbroken to hear about the tragedy at Muan Airport this morning. My sincerest condolences go out to the victims and their loved ones, and my thoughts are with the people of Korea during this difficult time.

Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing / Yonhap

Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing

I am deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash at Muan Airport today. My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and their families, and I extend on behalf of my colleagues our sympathies to those injured. Chinese Embassy stands in solidarity with the ROK during this difficult time.

Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Canadian Ambassador Tamara Mawhinney

The Embassy of Canada extends its deepest condolences following today's tragic aircraft accident at Muan International Airport. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this devastating incident.

German Ambassador Georg Schmidt / Courtesy of Embassy of Germany in Seoul

German Ambassador Georg Schmidt

Very sad news from #Muan today. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims of today's plane crash of #jejuair.

Very best wishes for the injured and all involved in the rescue efforts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with South Korea