No S. Korean Casualties Reported in Device Explosions in Lebanon l KBS WORLD

The federal government says there have been no South Korean casualties in explosions in Lebanon involving communication units that have been within the possession of the militant group Hezbollah.

International ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong advised reporters on Thursday that no South Korean casualties have been confirmed with regard to the scenario within the Center East when requested to touch upon the explosions.  

Lee stated the South Korean authorities is preserving a detailed eye on the Center East scenario with critical issues and has constantly urged associated events to hunt a peaceable answer by way of dialogue.  

Hand-held radios utilized by Hezbollah members exploded on Wednesday throughout Lebanon’s south, only a day after pagers utilized by the group’s members detonated. 

The Lebanese well being ministry estimates that greater than three-thousand folks died or have been injured from the 2 blasts.  

The armed group pointed the finger at its adversary Israel whereas Israeli officers have declined to touch upon the matter.