Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom: "Thorough Investigation of Accident Cause... Seeking Fundamental Measures to Prevent Recurrence"

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum visited the site of the building collapse accident in Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and then went to the memorial altar.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum visited the site of the building collapse accident in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 10th and stated, "We will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident."

Prime Minister Kim said, "Our government, which has always prioritized the lives and safety of the people above all else, is deeply sorry that such an accident has occurred again," and added, "I would like to express my apologies to the victims, their families, and the public."

He continued, "There are many such building demolitions nationwide," and emphasized, "The government will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's investigation and police inquiry, and will devise fundamental measures to prevent recurrence along with follow-up actions."

He also said, "President Moon Jae-in expressed his regret, saying that there is no difference from the collapse accident in Jamwon-dong, Seoul in 2019," and added, "We will thoroughly verify through investigation and find necessary tasks such as system improvements."

After visiting the accident site, Prime Minister Kim visited the memorial altar to console the bereaved families.

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