Congressional Korea Caucus co-Chairs Statement on the Tragedy in Seoul, South Korea

Press Release

Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ami Bera (D-CA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus, released the following statement regarding the October 29 tragedy in Seoul, South Korea that took the lives of more than 150 people:

"As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus, we join the world in sending our heartfelt condolences to the parents, families, and friends who lost loved ones in Seoul over the weekend. We mourn the loss of the many lives cut short by this tragedy and send our deepest sympathies to those grieving, including the family of Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Our alliance and friendship with the Republic of Korea is ironclad in both prosperity and adversity. We stand with the South Korean people during this difficult time."