1. The government of the Republic of Korea expresses its deep concern over and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22 in Pahalgam area in Jammu and Kashmir, the Republic of India, and resulted in numerous casualties.

2. The ROK government extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the innocent victims and their bereaved families, as well as to the government and the people of India.

3. The ROK government reaffirms its firm position that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances.