1. With regard to the murder of a Korean, Mr. Song, the police authorities of Guatemala’s Interior Ministry 
officially announced on February 12 that they had arrested six people, four Guatemalans (including an 
intelligence officer on active duty) and two Koreans, who have been suspected of involvement in the 
murder case.

During a meeting with Director-General for Overseas Koreans and Consular Affairs Baik Joo-hyeon 
who is visiting Guatemala on February 9-11, Guatemalan Interior Minister Velasquez notified that the 
murder suspects had been arrested. Following the meeting, Guatemala’s police authorities made 
an official announcement on the arrest.

2. Concerning the murder of Mr. Song, a government delegation led by Director-General for Overseas 
Koreans and Consular Affairs Baik Joo-hyeon rushed to Guatemala and met with the Attorney General, 
the Vice Foreign Minister, and the Police Chief on February 10. The delegation also met with the Interior 
Minister on February 11, and strongly requested a speedy investigation into the murder case and 
punishment for those involved, while having a detailed discussion on ways to strengthen the safety 
of Korean nationals staying in Guatemala.

After the visit to Guatemala, the Director-General for Overseas Koreans and Consular Affairs will visit 
Mexico on February 12 and preside over a meeting of consuls dealing with incidents and accidents in 
Latin America. 


                              Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT 

* unofficial translation