(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-01-08 20:03

BEIJING -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for the proper handling of the aftermath of Monday's explosion and subsequent fire in the Republic of Korea (ROK) which killed 12 Chinese citizens, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Hu told relevant departments in China to keep in close contact with the ROK side and make active efforts in the rescue and treatment of the wounded.