The South Korean government on Monday expressed its "deepest condolences" over the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, stating it did so "together with the Korean people."
In a statement of condolences issued by the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, the Korean government underscored Carter's lifelong dedication to advancing universal values of humanity, such as international peace, democracy and human rights, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
"He actively engaged in promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula with great interest," the statement read.
"The government and people of Korea highly commend and will forever remember the spirit and achievements of former President Carter," it added.
The Korean government sent its message of condolences over Carter's passing under the name of acting President Choi Sang-mok, a Foreign Ministry official confirmed Monday afternoon.
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