President Yoon Expresses "Deep Condolences to the British People" on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Yoon Posts Tribute on Twitter: "Faith in Freedom... Leaving a Great Legacy of Dignity"

The British royal family announced that Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away on the 8th (local time) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The photo shows Queen Elizabeth II visiting Bongjeongsa Temple in Andong during her 1999 visit to Korea, conversing with monks. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed "deep condolences to the British people" on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the 9th.

On the morning of the 9th, President Yoon posted on his Twitter in English, "She held a strong belief in the cause of human freedom and left a great legacy of dignity," and mourned, "Her kind heart and good deeds will remain in our memories."

The British royal family announced, "The Queen peacefully passed away on the afternoon of the 8th (local time) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland." As usual, the Queen was spending her summer vacation at Balmoral Castle and on the 6th, she smiled while appointing newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss, showing a healthy appearance.

However, from the 7th, medical staff recommended rest and medical observation, diagnosing that the Queen's health had rapidly deteriorated.

Major foreign media reported that at the time of the Queen's passing, her eldest son, Prince Charles, the first in line to the throne, his wife Camilla, and Prince William, second in line to the throne, were by her side.

At 6:30 p.m. that day, Buckingham Palace flew flags at half-mast to announce the Queen's passing. Prince Charles immediately succeeded to the throne and was crowned as 'Charles III.'