Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty The King to the President of the Republic of Korea after the capsizing of the ferry Sewol.
Her Excellency Park Geun-hye
President of the Republic of Korea
Seoul
Excellency,
I was very saddened to hear about the tragic loss of so many lives with the capsizing of the ferry Sewol.
On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people, I extend my condolences to you personally and ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to the beraved families.
Harald R
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