"The World and Japan" Database (Project Leader: TANAKA Akihiko)
Database of Japanese Politics and International Relations
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS); Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia (IASA), The University of Tokyo

[Title] Message of Condolences Issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru Regarding the airplane accident in the Republic of Korea

[Place]
[Date] December 29, 2024
[Source] Prime Minister's Office of Japan
[Notes] Provisional translation
[Full text]

I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives due to the airplane accident which occurred in the ROK. On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I wish to express my sincere condolences about the loss of life and send deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. My thoughts go out to all those who were injured and I sincerely hope they will make a swift recovery.