Seoul City Under Acting Authority of Seo Jeong-hyeop, First Deputy Mayor... Citizen Memorial Altar Set Up at Seoul Plaza

Seo Jeong-hyeop, the Acting Mayor of Seoul and the First Deputy Mayor of Administration, who took over the authority due to the sudden absence of Mayor Park Won-soon, is announcing his position including future plans at the city hall briefing room on the 10th. / Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seo Jeong-heop, the Acting Mayor of Seoul and the first Deputy Mayor of Seoul, who assumed the mayoral authority following the death of Mayor Park Won-soon, announced that the Seoul city administration will continue without interruption according to Mayor Park Won-soon's philosophy.

Acting Mayor Seo held an emergency briefing at the city hall press room on the morning of the 10th and began by saying, "I cannot contain my grief. I sincerely pray for the deceased's repose," before making the announcement.

He said, "I offer my deepest condolences to the citizens who are plunged into sorrow and confusion due to this sudden tragic news," and added, "The Seoul city administration must continue firmly without interruption, prioritizing stability and welfare in accordance with Mayor Park Won-soon's administrative philosophy."

Acting Mayor Seo stated, "As of today, I have taken on the role of Acting Mayor," and said, "All Seoul city officials, centered on the Deputy Mayors and heads of departments and bureaus, will unite to carry out city administration tasks without any setbacks."

He continued, "The COVID-19 situation is severe and changing by the hour. We will make every effort to ensure the safety of citizens without any shortcomings," and urged, "I hope the citizens will also join us for an unwavering administration."

Seoul City, after consultation with the bereaved family, decided to hold a five-day funeral for Mayor Park and conduct it as a Seoul Metropolitan Mayor’s Funeral (葬) according to related regulations. The funeral procession will be on the 13th. Although the funeral hall is prepared at Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul City plans to set up a citizen memorial altar in front of Seoul City Hall plaza within the day.

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