Lee Jae-myung "Shocking and Devastating... Must Focus All Efforts on Accident Management"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is delivering opening remarks at the "Emergency On-site Inspection for Financial Crisis Countermeasures" held on the 27th at the Korea Exchange in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, called the Itaewon Halloween accident "shocking and tragic" and urged that every effort be made to manage the aftermath of the incident.

On the 30th, Lee said on his social network service (SNS), "I do not know what words of comfort to offer to those who suddenly lost family and friends."

He emphasized, "First, we must focus all our efforts on managing the aftermath of the accident," adding, "We need to concentrate on the identification of the victims, support for the bereaved families, and the healing and recovery of the injured as quickly as possible. Maximum support for police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel is also necessary."

Lee stated, "The Democratic Party will unite its strength," and requested, "The central party and local committees should cancel political schedules and actively cooperate to ensure that support for the victims is carried out without any gaps."

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