Gwangju Seo-gu Conducts Safety Inspections of Multi-use Facilities in Preparation for Halloween Day

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim I-gang) has decided to strengthen emergency safety inspections and management of multi-use facilities and establish public service discipline during the national mourning period until the 5th of next month in relation to the large-scale Itaewon disaster.

According to Seo-gu on the 31st, Mayor Kim I-gang held a moment of silent tribute to the victims at 9 a.m. together with all the employees of the district office and delivered a message to public officials through the internal broadcast.

Mayor Kim said, “I am deeply saddened and devastated by the large-scale Itaewon disaster,” and added, “Until the 5th of next month, the main office and 18 administrative welfare centers in the district should postpone or cancel various events and festivals in the district during the national mourning period to honor the victims.”

He continued, “In cooperation with Gwangju City, we will conduct emergency safety inspections of multi-use facilities, and public officials should actively participate in establishing public service discipline by adhering to working hours and refraining from unnecessary events and gatherings during the national mourning period.”

Furthermore, he emphasized, “The greatest reason for the existence of the nation and local governments, and the first mission of public officials, is to safely protect the lives and property of citizens. I hope this incident serves as a lesson for public officials to carefully check once again whether safety is being overlooked in their respective duties and daily lives.”

Meanwhile, Seo-gu has formed a joint inspection team with the Western Police Station, Western Fire Station, the Entertainment Association, and public-private partners to conduct hygiene and safety inspections on 50 food service establishments, including clubs in the Sangmu district, which are frequented by many foreigners and young people, on Halloween afternoon.

In addition, major clubs with many users will have dedicated public officials assigned during nighttime business hours to manage safety conditions.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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