No Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
ONP 요약
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, shaking buildings and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The quake caused significant damage, including the collapse of a shopping mall's second floor, trapping dozens of people and leaving many injured or missing.
진보 성향:Magnitude focus — progressive outlets highlight the 7.1 magnitude and tsunami warning, downplaying collapse details.
중도 성향:Trapped people focus — moderate outlets emphasize people trapped and search for survivors.
보수 성향:Collapse emphasis — conservative outlets focus on mall and chimney collapse, missing people.
No Korean casualties have been reported from an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it held a joint meeting with Seoul's consulate general in Fukuoka earlier in the day to discuss safety measures for Korean nationals residing in Japan.
The consulate general said no reports of Korean casualties had been received as of 4 p.m.
"We plan to maintain contact with relevant Japanese authorities and Korean communities to monitor the situation and take necessary measures, including issuing safety notifications," the diplomatic mission said.
The earthquake struck 23 kilometers south of Kumamoto, Japan, at 4:27 p.m.
Tuesday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
Around 160 aftershocks have been reported following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
In a social media post, President Lee Jae Myung expressed condolences to the victims and bereaved families of the earthquake in Japan.
"I pray for the victims of the earthquake and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families," Lee said.
"I also ex ...
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