Kim Jong-un visits the Chinese Embassy
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Chinese embassy in Pyongyang on April 23 and expressed deep sympathy for the victims of a bus accident that killed 32 Chinese people and seriously injured two.
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Mr. Kim Jong-un visited the hospital where the victims are being treated. (Photo: KCNA/Reuters) |
Korean Central News AgencyKCNAMr. Kim Jong-un said he shared the pain and loss with the families who lost loved ones in the unfortunate accident.
The accident occurred on April 22 when a bus plunged off a bridge in North Hwanghae, killing 36 people, including 32 Chinese and four North Koreans.
Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Li Jinjun said President Xi Jinping and the families of the victims would be informed of Kim's visit, adding that China would work closely with North Korean officials on issues related to the accident.
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North Korean leader visits Chinese embassy and shares condolences with victims' families. (Photo: KCNA/Reuters) |
Mr. Kim also visited the hospital where the injured were being treated, personally learned about the treatment process of the victims' injuries and said that the North Korean government will closely follow the accident with sincere concern, hoping to ease the pain of the victims' families.