1. The government of the Republic of Korea strongly condemns the terrorist attack on an air force base in the Indian state of Punjab on January 2. Terrorism is a crime against humanity and inhuman act that cannot be justified under any circumstances and must be eradicated.

2. The ROK government extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the innocent victims of the terrorist attack and their bereaved families.

3. The ROK government will continue to join international efforts to eliminate terrorism.


*unofficial translation