Regarding the Seoul court’s ruling asking the Korean Government to compensate a citizen for the massacre in Quang Nam 55 years ago, Vietnam is concerned with this ruling and attaches great importance to and protects the interests of the Republic of Korea. legitimacy of the people.
The Seoul Central District Court on February 7 issued a ruling requesting the Korean Government to compensate a Vietnamese citizen who lost a loved one and was injured in the massacre of civilians by soldiers of the Marine Brigade. 2 of the Korean Marines during the Vietnam War.
At a press conference on the followingnoon of February 9, the reporter asked Vietnam’s views on the above ruling.
Deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet said that the massacre in Phong Nhat and Phong Nhi in Dien Ban district, Quang Nam province took place just 55 years ago (February 12, 1968). This is one of many massacres committed by foreign troops to the Vietnamese people in some localities in the late twentieth century.
“Regarding the Seoul court’s ruling, we care regarding this ruling and attach great importance to and protect the legitimate interests of the Vietnamese people.
In the spirit of setting aside the past and looking to the future, Vietnam wishes to cooperate with the Republic of Korea to further develop the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, encouraging practical and effective actions to overcome the consequences of war. , contributing to consolidating and enhancing the good friendship between the two countries and the people of Vietnam and Korea,” the deputy spokesman emphasized.
About 70 people were killed in the massacre in Phong Nhi village, Quang Nam province in 1968. The ruling of the Seoul Central District Court marked the first time a Korean court has acknowledged the State’s responsibility for compensation. for the victims of the 1968 massacre in Quang Nam.
In 2020, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, a survivor of that massacre, filed a lawsuit once morest the Korean government for regarding 30 million won (US$23,894) in compensation. The Seoul court ordered the Korean government to pay regarding 30 million won to Ms. Thanh, along with interest.
Still not found 2 Vietnamese citizens missing in the shipwreck
Also in the press conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided information regarding the incident on the night of February 4, a fishing boat sank off the coast of Sinan district, Jeonnam province, South Korea, leaving 9/12 crew members missing, including 2 sailors. Vietnamese people.
The deputy spokesman said that on February 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided information regarding this. However, up to now, the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea said that the two missing Vietnamese citizens have not been found yet and the rescue work is still being carried out.
In the past few days, the Embassy has contacted the families of the two citizens and informed them to guide the necessary procedures to solve consular issues and protect citizens.
Following the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea will continue to monitor this case and be ready to take necessary measures to protect citizens, protect the legitimate rights and interests of the country. citizen.
According to information from the Vietnam Labor Administration in Korea, two Vietnamese workers missing in the shipwreck in Korea were identified as NVD (38 years old, from Cam Loc commune, Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh province). ) and Mr. NVD (35 years old, born in Nam Phuc Thang commune, Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh).
The Department of Overseas Labor has requested Dong Anh Human Resources Development and Investment Joint Stock Company to coordinate with the Vietnam Labor Management Board in Korea, Mijin Power’s partner and the ship owner to request the authorities to of Korea actively search and rescue and take measures to support further processing.
The Department of Overseas Labor also requires enterprises to notify families and local authorities where they reside to coordinate settlement and support when necessary.