President Moon: "Thoroughly Investigate the Root Causes of Recent Consecutive Safety Accidents"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 12th, President Moon Jae-in instructed his aides to "thoroughly investigate the fundamental causes of the recent series of safety accidents, and to make every effort in follow-up measures such as strengthening safety measures for prevention and recurrence."

Park Kyung-mi, the Blue House spokesperson, stated that President Moon gave these instructions during the morning staff meeting on the same day.

President Moon also said, "All ministries, including the Blue House, must establish public service discipline with vigilance and fulfill their responsibility to protect the people."

Meanwhile, regarding the labor director system that passed the National Assembly plenary session yesterday, President Moon said, "The labor director system, introduced to enhance fairness and transparency in public institutions, will be an opportunity to change the management culture of our society," and added, "I hope preparations are thorough and that public institutions set an example first."

Regarding the bill to expand immunity for police officers during the performance of their duties, he said, "Special attention must be paid to avoid controversies over human rights violations, and there must be no negligence in protecting citizens by the police." He welcomed the amendment to the Political Parties Act lowering the age for party membership to 16 and said, "Furthermore, I hope there will be interest in expanding infrastructure for youth political participation."

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