Deputy Prime Minister Choo Kyung-ho: "Swift Administrative and Financial Support for Managing the Itaewon Incident"

Holding an Expanded Executive Meeting... Requesting All Employees to Refrain from Private Gatherings

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho repeatedly emphasized to officials to actively cooperate with related agencies for the recovery and relief of the Itaewon accident, and to ensure prompt administrative and financial support. He also urged all employees to refrain from unnecessary events such as private gatherings.

On the morning of the 31st, Deputy Prime Minister Choo held an expanded executive meeting at the Government Complex Sejong, where he conveyed the results of the emergency situation inspection and countermeasure meeting held the previous day.

Deputy Prime Minister Choo instructed to actively consider the transfer and reallocation of funds within ministries, including contingency funds if necessary, for the swift recovery from the Itaewon accident. Additionally, since a national mourning period has been designated due to the Itaewon accident, he asked all employees to maintain a thorough work attitude by refraining from unnecessary events such as private gatherings.

Furthermore, he emphasized responding with extraordinary resolve, as the global economic outlook for next year has worsened and the Korean economy is expected to face even greater difficulties in the first half of next year.

Deputy Prime Minister Choo stated, "The current economic situation is a critical moment where no mistakes or failures can be tolerated, so please pour your experience and passion into overcoming it," and added, "We must carefully inspect the vulnerable parts of the real economy and financial markets in cooperation with related agencies, avoid any missteps, and promptly implement effective measures."

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