[Itaewon Tragedy] Prime Minister Visits Hospital Transporting Victims... "Full Effort on Treating the Injured" (Comprehensive)

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited the situation room at the National Medical Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, where the victims of the 'Itaewon crowd crush disaster' were transported, on the 30th to receive a briefing on the response status. [Joint Coverage] [Image Source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] On the 30th, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited medical institutions where the injured and deceased from the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush disaster that occurred the previous day were transported. He urged them to do their best in treating the injured and to provide meticulous support to the deceased and their families.

On the afternoon of the same day, Prime Minister Han visited the National Medical Center Situation Room and Seoul National University Hospital, stating, "It is a tragic feeling that 151 people have died so far due to the unfortunate accident that should never have happened in Itaewon yesterday," and gave these instructions.

At the National Medical Center Situation Room, Prime Minister Han said, "There are still people who have sustained minor and major injuries and are being transported to hospitals for treatment," adding, "The government must mobilize all available medical systems to ensure thorough treatment of the injured and do its utmost to prevent further damage."

He continued, "The National Medical Center is the control tower for emergency situation management," and added, "Please do your best to check in real-time whether there are any deficiencies in patient transport and treatment on site and to provide timely support."

He also emphasized, "I understand that the injured and deceased have been transported to the National Medical Center as well," and said, "Please focus on treating the seriously injured and especially take meticulous care in supporting the deceased and their families."

On the 30th, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited a hospital where the victims of the Itaewon disaster are laid to rest to console the bereaved families. [Image source=Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's Facebook]

Prime Minister Han then visited another hospital emergency treatment center, inquiring about difficulties faced by medical staff and urging them to devote themselves wholeheartedly to treating the injured.

In a post on Facebook, he expressed, "As the Prime Minister overseeing national affairs, I feel a very heavy responsibility and a painful heart," and stated, "The government will do its utmost to save even one more life by fully committing to the treatment of the injured."

He also said, "The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters will lead efforts with related agencies and local governments cooperating to concentrate all capabilities on managing the aftermath of the accident."

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