Kim Jong-un says 'sorry' for deadly bus crash

beijing - North Korea, through leader Kim Jong-un, offered 'deep apologies' to China for the bus accident during which 36 people died, including 32 Chinese tourists. The bodies of the victims are transported to China on Thursday by train.

'The North Korean people are overwhelmed with grief. It is very sad that our Chinese friends are confronted with this unexpected accident. We offer our sincere apologies to our Chinese comrades, 'said Kim's statement via state-run KNCA.

The coach was driven off a bridge on Sunday evening. Little is known about the cause of the accident. It was possible to take a bus with Chinese tourists and a delegation from a Beijing travel agency. Two Chinese are still in danger of life.

An estimated 80 percent of tourists in North Korea come from China.

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