[Itaewon Disaster] One Gangwon Resident Confirmed Dead... Governor Kim Jin-tae Mourns Halloween Tragedy Victims

Safety Confirmed for 10 out of 11 Gangwon Residents
Cooperation in National Mourning Period, Safety Inspections Conducted for Festivals in the Province

Jin-tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Province

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Amid the crowd crush accident in Itaewon, Seoul, Gangwon Province held an emergency situation inspection meeting on the 30th, chaired by Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon Province.

While continuously assessing the damage situation of Gangwon residents related to the Itaewon accident, the province announced on the same day, "Among the 13 reports received within the province, 11 are Gangwon residents. One citizen of Gangneung City (24, female) has died, and 10 have been confirmed safe."

Governor Kim Jin-tae ordered that, in accordance with the national mourning period declared by the government until midnight on November 5, flags be flown at half-mast at the provincial office and business sites, all festivals hosted by the province be canceled, and that festivals hosted by cities and counties be either canceled or scaled down for review.

He further instructed that safety inspections be conducted on entrances, emergency exits, and guidance facilities when holding festivals or events, and that related departments and cities/counties be notified accordingly.

Governor Kim requested related officials to actively cooperate at the provincial level if the government and Seoul city request assistance in handling the accident, and to "provide maximum support" including funeral assistance for the deceased and medical and transportation support for the injured if damage occurs to residents.

Additionally, during the accident recovery period, he instructed to refrain from unnecessary gatherings of public officials, to postpone the scheduled provincial workplace sports competition, and to consider establishing a memorial space for the deceased within the province.

Governor Kim canceled all official schedules on the day and also canceled the originally planned visit to the National Assembly, deciding to focus on cooperation for accident recovery and safety inspections within the province.

Governor Kim said, "I express my deepest condolences to all those who lost their lives in the Itaewon accident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," adding, "Gangwon Province will unite and take all possible measures to manage this national tragedy."

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