Governor Kim Dong-yeon: "Please Gather Your Hearts at the Itaewon Tragedy 'Online Memorial'"

Online Memorial Hall for the Victims of the Itaewon Disaster Established on the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Website

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is operating an online memorial hall for the victims of the Itaewon tragedy in the 'Open Governor's Office' and asked people to gather their condolences.

On the 2nd, Governor Kim posted on his Facebook, "We are operating an 'online memorial hall' to commemorate the victims of the Itaewon tragedy on the Gyeonggi Provincial Government website's 'Open Governor's Office,'" and expressed gratitude, saying, "Many people have already shared their condolences."

He also added, "(My) heart still aches and feels heavy," and "Many residents are visiting the joint memorial altars set up at the Gwanggyo Government Complex and the Northern Government Complex of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government to share their grief."

He then said, "(This tragedy) is the pain of all of us," and urged, "Please gather your hearts."

The Itaewon tragedy has sparked public outrage as evidence of delayed response by the responsible authorities has been gradually revealed.

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