Victim Group of Humidifier Disinfectant, Jang Wan-ik and Others Reported for Negligence of Duty

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The Emergency Countermeasures Committee for Victims of the Humidifier Disinfectant Disaster (ECC) announced that it will file a complaint with the prosecution against Jang Wan-ik, Chairman of the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters (SICSD), and Choi Ye-yong, Chairman of the Humidifier Disinfectant Subcommittee.

On the 10th, the ECC held a press conference at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, stating, "The humidifier disinfectant disaster has resulted in 1,566 deaths to date, but the Humidifier Subcommittee has shown almost no notable achievements in uncovering the truth regarding the government's response appropriateness and corporate responsibility," and added, "Personnel reorganization is more urgent than extending the activity period."

They said, "With only one month left before the end of their activities, they have not taken a single step toward investigating the responsibility of the perpetrating companies involved in manufacturing and distribution of the products, nor the appropriateness of the government's response," and specified in the complaint that charges such as dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, and defamation should be applied to Chairman Jang, Vice Chairman Choi, and Director Park Hang-joo of the Truth Investigation Bureau.

The ECC claimed, "Since its inception, the Humidifier Subcommittee has wasted public funds on 'victim searching,' which was strongly opposed by the victims," and added, "They have consumed precious time and public funds that should have been used for uncovering the truth."

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