[Lee Itaewon Tragedy] President Yoon and Spouse Pay Respects at Seoul Plaza Joint Memorial Altar

Chief of Staff Kim Dae-gi and National Security Office Director Kim Seong-han Accompanying with Aides

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee visited the joint memorial altar for the victims who died in the Itaewon Halloween tragedy on the 31st to pay their respects.

According to the Presidential Office, the presidential couple visited the joint memorial altar set up in front of the main entrance of Seoul Library at Seoul Plaza around 9:30 a.m., where they laid flowers, observed a moment of silence, and bowed their heads.

To show respect, President Yoon wore a black tie and suit, while First Lady Kim wore a black dress.

Accompanying them were Chief of Staff Kim Dae-gi, National Security Office Director Kim Sung-han, Chief of Security Kim Yong-hyun, Senior Presidential Secretaries Lee Kwan-seop (State Affairs Planning), Lee Jin-bok (Political Affairs), Kang Seung-gyu (Civil Society), Kim Eun-hye (Public Relations), Choi Sang-mok (Economy), Ahn Sang-hoon (Social Affairs), as well as other senior and secretary-level aides from the Presidential Office.

Aside from the condolence visit, President Yoon is reported to continue internal meetings without any other public schedule, focusing on managing the aftermath of the tragedy.

In a national address the previous day, President Yoon declared a national mourning period until November 5, designated Yongsan District as a special disaster area, and stated that the highest priority of state affairs would be the handling of this incident and subsequent measures.

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