[앵커]
The news of the sudden death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left the Japanese archipelago in shock and deep sorrow.
Leaders from around the world, including the United States and China, have also shown respect through condolences and wars.
Reporter Ryu Jae-bok reports.
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A line of mourning started in the early morning at the flower stand at the place where former Prime Minister Abe was dismembered.
They paid tribute to the deceased by offering carefully prepared flowers or offering alcohol and tea.
Citizens who were overcome with grief and wiped their tears were also conspicuous.
[나츠미 니와 / 나라시 주민 : 아베가 국가를 더 좋게 만들기 위해 노력할 것으로 생각했기에 충격을 받았습니다.]
[후타미 타츠야 / 나라시 주민 : 그는 겨우 67살이고 정치인으로서 해야 할 일이 많습니다. 그래서 정말 슬픕니다.]
President Biden personally visited the mortuary installed at the residence of the Japanese embassy in Washington, D.C.
He ordered all government agencies, including the White House, to wear flags.
I also called Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to pay tribute to the deceased.
[기시다 후미오 / 일본 총리 : 아베 전 총리가 뛰어난 지도자로 국제사회를 이끌었고 미·일 관계 심화에 큰 발자취를 남겼다는 점을 언급했습니다.]
China, whose relations with former Prime Minister Abe were not very smooth, sent a condolence message in the name of President Xi Jinping.
He also conveyed his condolences and condolences to his wife, Akie.
[원징 / 중국 CCTV 아나운서 : 시진핑 주석은 중국 정부와 국민을 대표해 아베 신조 전 총리의 갑작스러운 불행과 죽음에 깊은 애도를 표합니다.]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was deeply saddened by the horrific killings.
Secretary-General Kuterres said Abe would be remembered as a respected leader and a supporter of the United Nations.
This is YTN Ryu Jae-bok.
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