1. The Government of the Republic of Korea is deeply shocked and concerned over the fact that a large number of people were killed in the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 23, and strongly condemns the terrorist act.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea offers its deepest condolence and sympathy to the innocent victims of the attack and their bereaved families as well as the people and government of Afghanistan.

3. It is the firm position of the Government of the Republic of Korea that terrorism is a crime against civilization and humanity that cannot be justified under any circumstances and must be eradicated at any cost. Going forward, the ROK government will continue to take part in the efforts of the international community to eradicate terrorism.


* unofficial translation