On April 20, President Park Geun-hye sent a message of condolences to President Rafael Correa for the hardship that Ecuador is currently experiencing due to the strong earthquake that hit the northwestern coastal regions of Ecuador on April 16.

In the message, President Park expressed her deep sympathy and condolences over the loss of many lives and damage to property caused by the earthquake. She hoped that all Ecuadorians would be able to overcome the hardships as soon as possible.