Most Ven. Jinwoo, the president of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, has expressed his condolences to the victims of the September 8 earthquake in Morocco.

In a statement released on September 11, Most Ven. Jinwoo prayed for the earthquake victims and the recovery of the injured. "We express our deepest sympathies to the people of Morocco who lost their lives in this tragic incident and we hope that the missing people who are still trapped in the rubble will be found alive and well," said the president of the Jogye Order. "We will work closely with relevant organizations at home and abroad to find ways to provide relief and support so that the affected Moroccans can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

Statement of Condolences and Support for the Morocco Earthquake Victims

On behalf of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the people of Morocco who have been affected by the earthquake.

All members of the four-fold assembly of the Jogye Order in Korea are praying for the victims of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the people of Morocco who have lost their lives in this tragic incident, and we hope that those still trapped in the rubble will be found safe and sound.

The Jogye Order will work closely with relevant organizations at home and abroad to find ways to provide relief and support so that the affected Moroccans can return to their daily lives as soon as possible

September 11, B.E. 2367 (2023)

Most Ven. Jinwoo

President of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism