Yongsan-gu Extends Mourning Period for Itaewon Tragedy Until Year-End

Yongsan-gu Declares "All Efforts Focused on Mourning, Consolation, and Accident Management"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Heeyoung Park) is actively providing human and material support regarding the Itaewon incident, while also deciding to continue the mourning period until December 31 to ensure this pain is not forgotten as a temporary accident.

All non-essential local events and group activities will be completely suspended until the end of the year, and the Noksapyeong Square memorial altar will operate until November 5, expressing solidarity with the grieving families.

The Yongsan District Mayor asked nearby local businesses to join with the heart of a parent who loves their family and the heart of a sibling. Additionally, during the voluntary mourning period, he requested that people show solidarity with the victims rather than pursuing individual interests, and ongoing discussions are being held regarding this.

Mayor Heeyoung Park stated, “We will do our best to honor the victims and support the stability and healing of the bereaved families,” and earnestly asked, “Please refrain from spreading hate or false information that could hurt the victims and their families.”

The Noksapyeong Square memorial altar will operate until November 5 to allow more people to share their condolences, and Yongsan-gu pledged to stand with the bereaved families so that the mourning will not be forgotten over time but remembered forever.

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