Song Gap-seok "Strongly urge Hyunsan to offer a responsible apology and sufficient compensation"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Democratic Party of Korea's Gwangju Metropolitan City Party expressed condolences for the victims of the Hwajeong apartment collapse accident and strongly urged Hyundai Development Company to offer a responsible apology and sufficient compensation.

Song Gap-seok, chairman of the Gwangju City Party, stated in a press release on the 9th, "Although all missing persons were rescued 29 days after the collapse accident at the Hwajeong newly built apartment by Hyundai Development Company, unfortunately, none returned alive," adding, "We sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

He continued, "We deeply thank the firefighters, police officers, public officials, volunteers, and related agencies who worked tirelessly day and night to rescue the missing under adverse conditions," and said, "We also thank the nearby stores, residents, and prospective tenants who endured inconveniences and damages caused by business closures, evacuation orders, and delayed move-ins, and cooperated in the search for the missing."

He then said, "Although the rescue operation has ended, many issues remain to be resolved," promising, "We will do our best to carry out follow-up measures such as safety inspections of the accident apartments in cooperation with the Gwangju City and Seo-gu administrative authorities."

Furthermore, he urged, "Hyundai Development Company must immediately offer a sincere apology to the victims and provide sufficient legal and moral compensation," and added, "Please promptly resolve compensation issues for prospective tenants, nearby stores affected by business losses, and evacuated residents."

He also stated, "Prepare practical measures to provide safe apartments to the scheduled residents of the accident apartments and thoroughly compensate for damages caused by delayed move-ins," warning, "If the company continues to abandon even the minimum social responsibility and corporate ethics like a discarded object, it must be prepared for market expulsion. We strongly urge Hyundai Development Company once again for a sincere apology and prompt compensation."

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