[Itaewon Tragedy] Ruling Party Emergency Committee: "Doing Our Best to Manage the Accident and Support Victims"

On the 30th, ahead of Halloween, a massive crush disaster occurred in the Itaewon area. Police forces are controlling the scene and moving busily in the Itaewon area of Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 30th, the People Power Party held an emergency countermeasure committee meeting to discuss response measures related to the Itaewon Halloween accident.

Jeong Jin-seok, the emergency committee chairman, held a committee meeting at the National Assembly and said, "Everyone was shocked by the news of the Itaewon disaster that came in early dawn on the holiday," adding, "I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to those who lost their beloved families in this tragic accident."

Joo Ho-young, the floor leader, said, "As one of the responsible persons in the ruling party and government who are in charge of the lives and safety of the people, I have no words to say," and added, "I hope the government focuses on on-site recovery and treatment of the injured and takes thorough measures."

He said, "The ruling party and government will do their best to handle the accident and prepare measures for the victims," emphasizing, "Unnecessary administrative reports and unnecessary site visits should not interfere with relief activities and accident recovery."

They requested the police to identify the victims by securing fingerprints and to analyze the cause of the accident.

On that day, after a moment of silence for the victims of the accident, the emergency committee meeting was switched to a closed session.

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