'Leaders from around the world are expressing their condolences over the explosion'

Leaders from around the world are expressing their condolences over the massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon's capital.

President Moon expressed his condolences through a social network service (SNS) message on the 5th, saying, "With the leadership of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, I hope the damage will be restored as soon as possible, and the Lebanese people will be free from shock and sadness."

"I can't help but feel sorry for the news that there were many casualties in the explosion on the 4th," he said. "I pray for the souls of the victims of the accident and send my sincere condolences to the bereaved family who will be in a big shock after losing their loved ones."

"The United States is ready to support Lebanon," U.S. President Donald Trump said. "We will go and help," and French President Emmanuel Macron also said, "I express strong ties to the Lebanese people who have been victimized and damaged by the Beirut explosion." "France is always with Lebanon." French aid and resources are being sent to the blast site.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed, "The UK is ready to provide support in every way we can, including the British people who have been damaged," and Chinese President Xi Jinping mourned the victims in a consolation match sent to Lebanese President Michelle Aun.

Meanwhile, AFP reported that more than 100 people were killed in the blast in Beirut the previous day. The explosion occurred at 6 p.m. on the 4th (local time) at a dockyard in Beirut, where 2,750 tons of explosives were stored. In addition to the deaths, more than 4,000 people were injured.