[Itaewon Tragedy] Justice Party Urges 'Countermeasure Preparation'... "Could Have Fully Prepared and Prevented" (Comprehensive)

Ahead of Halloween, on the 30th, President Yoon Seok-yeol visited the Itaewon area in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where a large-scale crush disaster occurred, and inspected the site. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Eunju Lee, floor leader of the Justice Party, expressed regret on the 30th regarding the Itaewon Halloween accident, stating that it was "an incident that could have been sufficiently prepared for and prevented."

Floor leader Lee said, "I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the tragic and unbelievable news of the Itaewon disaster. I sincerely pray for the souls of the deceased."

He mentioned accidents such as the Sewol ferry, Sampoong Department Store, and Seongsu Bridge, saying, "The fact that this was something that could have been sufficiently prepared for and prevented weighs heavily on my heart. I am reconsidering the responsibility for citizens' lives and the safety of the community."

He conveyed, "I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and acquaintances, and wish for the speedy recovery of those injured," and added, "I thank the firefighters, police officers, medical staff who worked tirelessly through the night for emergency rescue, and the citizens who helped at the scene."

Representative Jeongmi Lee also said, "I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the accident," and "I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope those injured recover quickly."

She emphasized, "The government should promptly handle the aftermath of the accident and make every effort to identify the cause," and added, "It is necessary to identify what was missed and what needs to be fixed, including shortcomings in safety measures."

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