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> "Relieved to Hear President Trump and Associates Safe, Deep Condolences to American People"

President Lee Jae-myung addressed on the 26th the shooting incident that occurred at an event attended by US president Donald Trump, stating that "political violence is a severe threat that undermines the principles of democracy", and that such events "cannot be justified by any means".

Lee's statement on X(formerly known as Twitter) comes with his remark that he is "deeply shocked by the violent incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner tonight".

Lee also wrote that "It is especially regrettable that such an incident occurred at an event meant to reaffirm the role of the press and freedom of speech. I am relieved to hear that President Donald Trump and the First Lady, as well as all those present, are safe. I offer my deepest sympathies to the American people."

He also emphasized that "the Government of the Republic of Korea firmly opposes all forms of violence and extremism that erode the values of democracy and the rule of law."

Lee wrote the above messages in both Korean and English.

According to the foreign press, on the 25th (local time) an armed individual shot Secret Service personnel to break through security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner party, hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D. C.

Key participants, including President Trump and the First Lady, evacuated immediately when shots were heard. They are known to be safe, and the suspect was caught and detained.