31st Day of Hunger Strike by Sewol Ferry Survivor: "Establish a Presidential Direct Investigation Team"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Kim Seong-muk (44), a Sewol ferry disaster survivor who has begun an indefinite hunger strike, has reiterated the demand for the establishment of a presidential special investigation unit to uncover the truth behind the Sewol ferry disaster.

On the 31st day of his hunger strike, on the 9th, Kim held a press conference in front of the Blue House Sarangchae, stating, "In about five months, the statute of limitations for the Sewol ferry disaster perpetrators will expire, and this case will remain forever as a concealed historical incident," adding, "It is frustrating that no one is being punished and the truth is not being uncovered in the current situation."

He said, "The president must have a strong will and, with proper legal authority, fully utilize the Board of Audit and Inspection, prosecution, police, and military to begin a substantive investigation."

Regarding the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters (Sacheomwi), Kim claimed, "As a civilian investigative committee, there are limitations to the investigation, and after two years, there have been no results." He also criticized the prosecution, which formed the 'Sewol Special Investigation Unit,' for not conducting a proper investigation.

He said, "My pulse rate is fluctuating even though my heart is still beating. Medical staff are warning me to decide on treatment," adding, "Even if I have to live in pain from aftereffects, I want to see the Sewol ferry case through to the end."

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