[Photo] Ruling and Opposition Parties Pause Political Conflict, Join Hands to Manage Accident for Now

Jeong Jin-seok, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, and Joo Ho-young, Floor Leader, are attending the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 31st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 31st and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Itaewon tragedy before the meeting began. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Jeong Jin-seok, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is attending the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 31st and shows a somber expression after finishing his remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 31st and shows a somber expression after finishing his speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Dong-joo] After enduring extreme political strife through the National Assembly audit, both ruling and opposition parties are emphasizing cooperation regarding the 'Itaewon crowd crush disaster' and have declared their full commitment to managing the aftermath of the incident.

The People Power Party has suspended all political schedules to focus on devising countermeasures, and the Democratic Party has also postponed its field visit to investigate the 'Legoland incident.'

The People Power Party visited the joint memorial altar set up at Seoul Plaza after their meeting, while the Democratic Party visited the memorial altar established at Noksapyeong Station.

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