Gwangju National Assembly Members Urge Thorough Investigation into Building Collapse Disaster

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Members of the National Assembly from the Gwangju region and Assemblywoman Kang Eun-mi have called for a thorough investigation into the collapse accident of a building in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, and urged for the restoration of damages for the bereaved families and the injured.

On the 5th, Assemblymen Yoon Young-deok, Lee Byung-hoon, Song Gap-seok, Yang Hyang-ja, Jo Oh-seop, Lee Hyung-seok, Lee Yong-bin, Min Hyung-bae, and Kang Eun-mi held a press conference to make these statements.

The lawmakers first demanded a clear explanation regarding the suspicions surrounding the police investigation team and called for innovation within the investigation team. They also urged a strict investigation into Hyundai Development Company, the redevelopment association, and retired public officials, who can be considered responsible for causing the disaster.

They requested Hyundai Development Company to actively cooperate in uncovering the truth of the incident as promised early on by Chairman Chung Mong-gyu and to stop any attempts to appease the bereaved families and the injured. They added that a sincere apology and concrete measures for damage restoration should be prepared.

They stated, “Efforts to uncover the truth of the Hakdong disaster are underway through the Public Administration and Security Committee and the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee during the National Assembly audit,” and emphasized, “Currently, bills to prevent the recurrence of the Hakdong disaster have been submitted, and a cooperative system beyond party lines must be established to work towards the prompt passage of recurrence prevention legislation in the National Assembly.”

They continued, “We will ensure that the truth is uncovered and that such disasters never happen again to threaten our safety by thoroughly investigating the facts and preparing measures to prevent recurrence.”

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