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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu, expressed condolences for the Itaewon Halloween accident and requested, "Do not use the tragedy for political strife."


On the 30th, through his social network service (SNS), Mayor Hong said, "I mourn the sacrifice of the young people who gathered for the first no-mask (Halloween) festival, and I ask the government to make every effort in the aftermath response."



He also requested the government to work hard to prevent similar accidents and said, "I sincerely ask political parties not to use this heartbreaking tragedy for political strife."


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