Xi Jinping expressed condolences over the tragedy in Seoul.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a telegram of condolences to South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on Sunday following the Seoul stampede tragedy that killed more than 150 people, China Central Television reported.

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The Huanqiu Shibao newspaper, citing the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, previously reported that as a result of a stampede that occurred on Saturday evening in the Itaewon district of Seoul, four Chinese citizens were killed and two more were injured.

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The head of China in his telegram said that he was shocked to learn about the tragedy in Seoul.

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“On behalf of the government and people of China, I would like to express deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathy for the families of the victims,” ​​the TV channel quoted the text of the telegram as saying.

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Xi Jinping also expressed hope that the South Korean side will make every effort to provide the necessary medical assistance to Chinese citizens injured in the stampede.

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Earlier, according to China Central Television, Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolences to the Prime Minister of South Korea.