PRESS RELEASE
Russian MFA Information and Press Department Commentary on the Moscow Subway Bombing Cartoons Published by the South Korean Newspaper ‘The Korea Times’
437-06-04-2010
The offensive cartoons that appeared a few days ago in the influential South Korean English-language newspaper ‘The Korea Times’ about the terrorist attacks in the Moscow metro on March 29, 2010, have caused indignation in Russia.
At a time when words of sympathy, grief and support come in from across the world, including from President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak, such a cynical move by the South Korean newspaper can only be regarded as an outrage upon the memory of the dead and as an insult to the feelings of the Russians who have lived through a terrible tragedy.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made an appropriate formal representation to the Japanese side over the publication in The Korea Times.
The Russian Embassy in Seoul demanded an official apology from the Korea Times editors.
April 6, 2010
04-07-2010 18:32
Regrets Over Cartoons
The Korea Times carried two cartoons depicting the bomb attacks on the Moscow metro on page 9 of its March 31 and April 2 editions.
The cartoons are part of a syndication service from a cartoonist based in Bangkok, Thailand, which is used by more than 20 countries, and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of The Korea Times.
It is regrettable if the cartoons aroused any negative feelings in Russians or any other readers.
We want to make it clear that the publication of the cartoons was not intended to insult or outrage Russians.
Our position is that any form of terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances in the world.
We extend our deep condolences to the innocent victims of the tragic incident and their families and express our deep regret for any distress that has been caused by the publication of the cartoons.
We hope that Korea will deepen its friendship with Russia on the occasion of their 20th anniversary of diplomatic normalization this year and we will also do make our utmost efforts for this goal. ― ED.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/04/195_63802.html
aplogyではなくregretなんだね。
謝罪でなく、遺憾の意だな。
無神経過ぎるんだよ。
