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Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims

Korea's religious communities have offered condolences to the victims of the catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal. The Association of Korean Buddhist Orders, which represents 28 orders of Korean Buddhism, including Jogye, Taego and Cheontae, said Friday it "deeply mourns" those who lost their lives in the disaster and extended its "heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and…

Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims

Religious communities in Korea have extended their condolences to the victims of the devastating flash floods and landslides that struck Nepal. The Association of Korean Buddhist Orders, which represents 28 orders of Korean Buddhism such as Jogye, Taego and Cheontae, expressed deep sorrow for those who lost their lives. The group also offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Nepal.

They hoped that the affected areas and residents would soon be able to return to their normal daily lives. The Korean Buddhist community noted Nepal's significance as the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini, and the country's long-standing ties with Korean Buddhism. Protestant organizations in Korea also issued messages of sympathy.

The United Christian Churches of Korea, which represents Protestant churches in the country, deeply mourned the loss of life and extended its heartfelt sympathies to those who lost family members and homes. The organization consulted missionaries in nearby areas and pledged to provide further assistance.

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