[Lee Itaewon Tragedy] Ministry of Health and Welfare Operates 'Mind Comfort Bus' Near Joint Memorial Site

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 31st that it will operate the "Mind Relief Bus" from the 1st of next month to provide psychological stability for the bereaved families of the Itaewon crowd crush disaster.

According to the Ministry, the Itaewon Integrated Psychological Support Team, established within the National Trauma Center, will operate the Mind Relief Bus starting from the 1st near the Seoul City Joint Memorial Site, specifically in front of the main entrance of Seoul Library at Seoul Plaza and at Noksapyeong Station on Line 6. The Mind Relief Bus offers mental health check-ups and counseling to help heal trauma caused by the accident.

The service is available to the bereaved families and injured victims of the Itaewon disaster, as well as anyone wishing to receive counseling. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Seoul Plaza, and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Noksapyeong Station Plaza.

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