Gurye-gun, High Participation in Reporting Victims of the Yeosun Incident

Strategic Publicity Efforts by Public and Private Sectors Yield Remarkable Results

Appeal from Lee Gyu-jong's Bereaved Family Chairman and Regional Briefings Ignite Strong Participation from Bereaved Families

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The strategic promotional activities of Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, are intensifying the enthusiasm for reporting the Yeosun Incident.

On the 11th, the county announced that as a result of joint efforts by the public and private sectors, participation in reporting damages related to the Yeosun 10·19 Incident has noticeably increased.

The county has been conducting various promotional activities to raise the previously low reporting rate of damages from the Yeosun Incident.

These efforts included distributing newsletters and leaflets both inside and outside the region, providing guidance through village chief meetings, holding a local briefing session last month, and sending appeals.

Such comprehensive activities have produced remarkable results.

In terms of numbers, only 62 reports were received from the start of reporting on January 21 until March, but after active promotion, 106 reports were submitted in about two weeks from the last week of April.

Accordingly, as of the 4th, a total of 205 reports have been received by Gurye-gun, with last month’s reporting showing particularly impressive results.

Currently, inquiries about reporting are actively being made from all over the country.

Since 74 years have passed since the incident, many bereaved families are elderly. To facilitate reporting, residents within the county can report at nearby eup/myeon offices, while those living outside the county can submit reports by mail or visit not only Gurye-gun Office but also the Jeollanam-do Yeosun Incident Support Group.

A bereaved family member A, living in Seoul, said, “I left Gurye a long time ago, and because it is a painful matter, I thought I had to keep it hidden since I was young.

Thanks to continuous contact and information from Gurye-gun and the bereaved families’ association, I found the courage to report,” adding, “If there are bereaved families hesitating like me, I hope they take this opportunity to report and restore the honor of the victims who were unfairly sacrificed.”

Lee Gyu-jong, chairman of the Gurye Bereaved Families Association, said, “Recently, through active promotional activities with the county, more people have come to understand the incident and reporting procedures, which I believe aligns best with the purpose of the enactment of the Yeosun Incident Special Act,” and added, “We will continue to take the lead in cooperation with the county to ensure no one is left out.”

Meanwhile, Gurye-gun is conducting regular training for eup/myeon officials who are the first to meet bereaved families in the field, to ensure they fully understand the guidelines and provide kind guidance during report reception.

In the first half of this year, the county plans to focus on promotional activities to directly inform not only the Gurye area but also those living outside the county so that no hometown residents miss the information.

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