Candidate Shin Jeong-hoon Promises to Implement the '5 Major Policies' of the Sewol Ferry Families Association and 4·16 Solidarity

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Shin Jeong-hoon, the Democratic Party candidate for Naju·Hwasun in Jeonnam, promised on the 7th to implement five policy tasks proposed by the 4·16 Sewol Ferry Disaster Families Association and the 4·16 Solidarity for the thorough investigation of the Sewol Ferry disaster and the creation of a safe society.

These organizations sent official letters to political parties and general election candidates on the 30th of last month asking for their stance on five major policy tasks: ▲Disclosure of presidential records related to the Sewol Ferry disaster ▲Guarantee of investigation period and personnel for social disaster investigations including the Sewol Ferry disaster ▲Legislation of support laws for private divers and temporary teachers affected ▲Legislation of the National Safety Act covering state responsibility and victims' rights in major safety accidents ▲Strengthening of punishment regulations for illegal surveillance, hate, and defamation crimes against victims.

Candidate Shin Jeong-hoon explained the background for agreeing to the policy tasks, saying, “We must never forget the Sewol Ferry disaster. Questions about the sinking and rescue process remain unresolved among the public and bereaved families, so an accurate investigation of the cause is necessary for proper fact-finding and prevention of recurrence.”

He added, “Although the 6th anniversary of the 4·16 Sewol Ferry disaster has arrived, every April brings back unforgettable memories and a crushing sense of guilt for the victims. For the victims in heaven whom the country failed to protect, I will contribute to establishing the five policy tasks and building a system that safeguards the safety of the people.”

Meanwhile, candidate Shin Jeong-hoon participated in the ‘Raise the Truth’ walking march to Naju with families of the Sewol Ferry victims and missing persons in 2015, and in July of the same year, he actively engaged in fact-finding efforts by proposing the 'Sewol Ferry Special Act Amendment'.

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