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President Biden as well as Vice President Harris expressed deep concern and mourned the victims for this incident.
The recent surge in hate crimes of Asian origin has greatly shaken American society.
This news is from Washington, Correspondent Kim Soo-hyung.
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US President Biden said he had received direct reports of the investigation into the Atlanta serial shootings from the Attorney General and the FBI Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
He said an investigation into the motives was under way, but he said he was well aware of the great concern Asian Americans have.
[Biden/U.S. President: I have been talking about the issue of atrocities against Asian Americans over the past few months.
I think it's a big deal.]
Vice President Harris comforted the victims and said he would be with Asian Americans.
[Harris/US Vice President: Don't tolerate this behavior, everyone should speak up.
I would like to say that we will be with Asian-American society and understand how shocking and angering this incident is.]
Former President Obama has also posted a post on social media calling for an end to anti-Asian violence.
After the Corona 19 pandemic, amid the explosion of hate crimes of Asian origin, the US society is greatly disturbed to the extent that the President and Vice President directly proceed with this serial shooting.