19 March 2010 / TODAY’S ZAMAN, ANKARA
Along with a letter expressing his sorrow and best wishes for recovery in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Elazığ, South Korean Ambassador to Turkey Bae Jae-Hyun has sent a check to Elazığ Governor Muammer Erol, making a charitable donation to victims of the quake.
Minister Counselor and Consul General of South Korea Heechul Lee handed the check to Erol at the latter’s office on Wednesday. “We regretfully learned that an earthquake in the Kovancılar and Karakoçan districts of Elazığ occurred on March 8, 2010. I regret greatly the loss, would like to express my sorrow, wish patience and a speedy recovery for the families and make a modest contribution to those injured in the earthquake on behalf of the People of the Republic of Korea. I hope for continued success in the development of Elazığ and for the well-being of the people in Elazığ,” Ambassador Bae said in the letter.
The magnitude 6.0earthquake killed 41 people and left hundreds homeless, with many residents of villages in Elazığ province currently living in tents.
