Shanxi Mine Disaster: Lee Jae-myung Expresses Condolences, Kim Jong-un Sends Message to Xi Jinping

A coal mine disaster in Shanxi Province, China, has resulted in at least 82 deaths, prompting leaders from various countries to express their condolences. South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung posted in both Chinese and Korean on the X platform, expressing sincere condolences to the victims. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a message of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lee Jae-myung stated on the 24th on X that he was shocked to learn of the gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, which caused significant casualties, and expressed his "deep regret and sorrow," hoping that the accident would be properly handled through the efforts of the Chinese government and relevant departments. He also expressed sincere condolences to the victims and deep sympathy to their families and the Chinese people. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on the 25th, Kim Jong-un sent a message of sympathy to Xi Jinping, stating: "Upon hearing the news of the gas explosion at a coal mine in your country's Shanxi Province, which caused significant casualties, I express my sincere condolences to you, Comrade General Secretary, the Chinese Party, government, people, and the bereaved families." Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed deep condolences to Xi Jinping. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also expressed her condolences on the X platform on the evening of the 23rd, using Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese, stating that she was "deeply saddened."