Announcement of Investigation Activities by Pohang Earthquake Truth Investigation Committee... Applications Accepted Until the End of July

Start of Fact-Finding Investigation Requests Just Two Months After Launch

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Pohang Earthquake Truth Investigation Committee under the Prime Minister's Office has officially begun its activities, starting with an announcement that it will receive reports from residents that can clarify the causes and responsibilities of the earthquake for two months from July 1 to July 30.

According to Pohang City on the 17th, based on the "Special Act on the Truth Investigation and Damage Relief of the Pohang Earthquake" enacted at the end of last year, the Pohang Earthquake Truth Investigation Committee, composed of nine members, officially launched on April 1. On that day, the committee announced the application methods and schedule related to the truth investigation of the Pohang earthquake.

Applications for the truth investigation can be made regardless of whether the applicant is a local resident, concerning the identification of the causes and responsibilities of the Pohang earthquake, the appropriateness of the geothermal power project site selection process, and other project promotion aspects. Organizations can also apply.

Individuals or organizations wishing to apply for the truth investigation can download the application form from the Pohang Earthquake Truth Investigation Committee website and submit it by mail or other means.

Chairman Lee Hak-eun said, "Through this application, we ask for active interest and participation from many people so that the specific causes and responsibilities of the Pohang earthquake can be revealed," adding, "We will actively communicate with citizens to ensure that no one misses the application deadline."

Lee Won-tak, head of Pohang City's Earthquake Special Support Group, emphasized, "We hope that through the objective and fair investigative activities of the Truth Investigation Committee, all suspicions regarding the occurrence of the Pohang earthquake will be clearly revealed."

Meanwhile, the Pohang Earthquake Truth Investigation Committee will play an important role for one year in investigating the appropriateness of the geothermal power project promotion, improving laws, systems, policies, and practices related to the Pohang earthquake, and establishing countermeasures. Professor Kang Tae-seop of Pukyong National University, who has worked with the Pohang Earthquake Government Investigation Research Group, was appointed and is participating upon recommendation by Pohang City.

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