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PH EMBASSY EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO FIRE VICTIMS


The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines would like to inform the public that according to Korean authorities, there were no Filipinos among the 18 fatalities and dozens of injured during the fire that occurred on December 21 in Jecheon City, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Nevertheless, the Embassy of the Philippines conveys its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed and injured in the tragic fire. The Embassy enjoins the members of the Filipino Community in South Korea to include the victims in their thoughts and prayers. - END -

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