Kim Jin-bu, Chairman of Gyeongnam Provincial Council, Pays Respects at Joint Memorial Altar for Itaewon Tragedy

"Wishing Rest in Peace to the Victims and Offering Condolences to the Bereaved Families"

Chairman Kim Jin-bu of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council and the council members visited the joint memorial altar for the Itaewon accident to pay their respects.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] Chairman Kim Jin-bu of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council and the council members visited the joint memorial altar for the Itaewon accident victims immediately after the 1st plenary session of the 400th regular meeting to pay their respects.

Chairman Kim, who visited the joint memorial altar set up in front of the main gate of the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office, first wrote in the condolence book, then represented the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council to offer incense and observed a moment of silence together with the attending council members.

After the moment of silence, the attending council members solemnly laid flowers one by one, expressing deep condolences to the deceased and their bereaved families.

Chairman Kim said, “I pray for the souls of the victims of the Itaewon accident and offer my condolences to the bereaved families. I also wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We must thoroughly manage safety to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.”

He added, “Regarding disaster and accident prevention for the safety of Gyeongnam residents, we will pay special attention together with the executive branch. In future events, the organizing department needs to prioritize the safety of participants when planning.”

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