United Future Party: "We Must Unite to Overcome Flood Damage and Prevent Talent Drain"

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The United Future Party stated on the 9th, "We extend our deepest condolences to all those suffering from flood damage," and added, "We must unite our efforts to overcome the flood damage and prevent man-made disasters."

United Future Party spokesperson Bae Jun-young said in a statement on the same day, "Yesterday, three days after the capsizing of vessels engaged in securing artificial floating islands on Uiam Lake in Chuncheon on the 6th, two of the five missing persons returned to their families deceased," and added, "This incident is a man-made disaster caused by repeated safety negligence that could have been sufficiently prevented in advance."

He pointed out, "At the time of the operation, the Uiam Dam had already opened its sluice gates," and said, "Not only was there no basic restricted access line installed, but the operation was carried out under circumstances that anyone would consider impossible. After the rescue operation is completed, a clear fact-finding and determination of responsibility regarding who gave the orders and under what procedures must be conducted."

He continued, "Due to the rain continuing for the ninth day, 30 people have died nationwide, and 12 have not returned to their families. Nearly 6,000 disaster victims have also occurred," adding, "While some accidents were caused by unpredictable sudden situations, some appear to be man-made disasters that could have been prevented with just a little more attention, which is even more regrettable."

Spokesperson Bae said, "The fatal accident that occurred in the underground passage in Busan on the 23rd of last month could have been prevented with proper control. On the 3rd, a landslide in Gapyeong caused the deaths of three family members staying at a pension, but despite being located below a mountain slope, they reportedly did not receive any evacuation alert messages," and added, "Typhoon 'Jangmi' is reportedly approaching again. The precious lives and property of the people must not suffer damage again."

Spokesperson Bae urged, "We ask the government and local governments to prepare and respond more meticulously and thoroughly in the future," and said, "The United Future Party will also actively cooperate in the emergency system and will make every effort to inspect and prepare for flood damage situations through city and provincial party organizations."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.