[Itaewon Disaster] Choo Kyung-ho Holds Emergency Meeting "Rapid Administrative and Financial Support"

Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Economy and Finance

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho ordered thorough administrative and financial support for the aftermath and victim relief related to the Itaewon tragedy.

On the 30th at 10 a.m., Deputy Prime Minister Choo held an emergency situation assessment and countermeasure meeting at the Government Seoul Office Building, attended by senior officials of grade 1 and above and directors.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that it will do its best to manage the situation and support victims in close cooperation with related ministries such as the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance stated that it will closely consult with related ministries to ensure that necessary administrative and financial follow-up measures related to the accident are promptly implemented.

According to the fire authorities, on the night of the 29th, a massive crowd gathered in the Itaewon area of Yongsan-gu, Seoul, ahead of Halloween, causing a large-scale crush accident. As of 9 p.m., a total of 233 casualties occurred in this accident, including 151 deaths and 82 injuries.

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