The Korean Central News Agency reported on the date. Japanese and South Korean media have reported that it is unusual for North Korea's supreme leader to send a telegram of condolences to the Japanese prime minister.
This earthquake occurred around 4:10 p.m. on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto Peninsula region, with a magnitude of 7.6.
, a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was recorded. The magnitude 7 earthquake is the first since the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake, and the largest earthquake observed in the Noto region since 1885, when records remain. This earthquake temporarily
A major tsunami warning was issued for Noto, and tsunami warnings and advisories were issued for various areas along the Sea of Japan coast. In Suzu City and Noto Town, the scars of the tsunami have been confirmed, including many capsized fishing boats. In Wajima City, Suzu City, etc.
The damage was catastrophic, with buildings collapsing and roads caved in over a wide area. At the scene, search and rescue operations continue for people stranded in collapsed buildings. Fire damage in Wajima City
Widespread. The Japan Meteorological Agency named this earthquake the ``Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.'' Immediately after the earthquake occurred, overseas media began reporting on the situation one after another. Public broadcaster KBS reported that tsunami hit various areas along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
It was reported that a warning had been issued. Yonhap News reported that this earthquake was estimated to have a magnitude of 7.6, ``bigger than the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.3.''
In response to the earthquake, President Yoon Seo-gyeol sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the 2nd. According to the presidential office, Yun expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and bereaved families of the earthquake.
It is said that he expressed his intention. He also expressed his intention to provide support for the recovery of the disaster-stricken areas, saying, ``I sincerely pray that the residents of the disaster-stricken areas can return to normal life as soon as possible.''
Tsunamis were also confirmed on the Korean Peninsula due to this earthquake. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Mukho Port in Gangwon Province in the east has a maximum height of 85 centimeters, and Seokchi, Gangwon Province.
A tsunami of 45 centimeters was confirmed in Sokcho City, and 66 centimeters in Houpomyeon, Uljin District, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the southeast. Local governments have advised coastal residents not to evacuate.
What happened? In addition, according to Yonhap News, North Korea's Korean Central News Agency issued a ``special tsunami warning'' for the coastal area of Hamgyeongbukto in the northeast and a ``tsunami intermediate warning'' for areas such as Hamgyeong Namdo in the east.
It was reported that the respective orders had been issued. In the wake of this earthquake, messages of condolence have been received from leaders around the world, and according to the Korean Central News Agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il sent a letter to Prime Minister Kishida on the 5th.
I sent a telegram of sympathy for the recent earthquake. Kim Jong Il said, ``I am deeply saddened by the news that Japan has unfortunately suffered many lives and material losses due to an earthquake since the beginning of the new year.
I would like to express my deepest sympathies and sympathies." He added, ``I pray that the earthquake damage will be recovered as soon as possible and that a stable life will be restored.''
At the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, North Korea held the General Federation of Korean Residents in Japan under the name of the Standing Committee Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly, which is equivalent to the National Assembly.
After the Great Hanshin Earthquake in January 1995, he once sent a telegram to then-Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama in the prime minister's name. However, the supreme leader does not send a telegram directly to the Japanese prime minister.
Extremely unusual. Japanese and Korean media reported on Kim Jong Il's telegram of condolences. The Tokyo Shimbun said, ``The aim is to emphasize his role as a normal national leader who is close to disaster victims, and to promote security between Japan, the United States, and South Korea.
It has been pointed out that the move is aimed at shaking up the security cooperation system." On the other hand, the Korean newspaper Hankyoreh reported that when Kim Jong Il called Prime Minister Kishida in the telegram, he said, ``Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida.
It was pointed out that he said "Your Excellency." ``Although Asahi claims to have a humanitarian spirit, this is noteworthy given that Asahi has a ``hostile relationship'' with no diplomatic relations.'' In addition, the Dong-A Ilbo reported that
While South Korea has increased the level of its armed provocations by defining South Korea as a ``hostile belligerent country, not a ``ethnic or homogeneous country,'' the country has shown a friendly response to Japan this time. strengthened to
The South Korean government's view is that this is a divisive strategy aimed at creating a rift in trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the US, and Japan. On the 6th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa expressed his gratitude for Kim Jong Il's telegram of condolences.
On the other hand, when asked by a reporter if he had any plans to respond to the message, he simply said, ``Due to the nature of the matter, I would like to refrain from any exchanges between Japan and North Korea, including the response to this message.''
2024/01/09 15:07 KST
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