North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on the 21st that "General Secretary Kim sent a telegram of condolence to the Iranian vice president the day before, saying, 'Iranian President His Excellency Raisi has been killed in an unexpected accident.
"I received the shocking news that you have passed away," he said, "in the name of the government and people of the Republic of Korea and myself, I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and, through you, to your government, people and bereaved family."
Kim also said, "The passing of President Raisi is a great loss for the brotherly Iranian people and for the people of the world who aspire to independence and justice."
He was a close friend of the Korean people."
2024/05/21 08:17 KST
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