Jangseong-gun Postpones 'Multicultural Family Unity Festival'... Mourning Itaewon Tragedy

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, has decided to temporarily postpone the Multicultural Family Unity Festival scheduled for the 5th, following the cancellation of the Baekyang Maple Festival on the 30th of last month, to mourn the victims of the Itaewon crowd crush disaster.

The county announced on the 2nd that it will thoroughly manage facility safety and strengthen self-patrols in each town and township to eliminate risk factors in advance.

In particular, safety accident prevention will focus on tourist spots expected to attract many visitors, such as Baekyangsa Temple, Chukryeongsan Mountain, Hwangryonggang River, and Jangseong Lake.

The county requested cooperation from Baekyangsa Temple and the Baekyang Office of the National Park to deploy safety personnel and inspect facilities to ensure visitor safety even if large crowds gather.

County Governor Kim Han-jong said, “We sincerely offer our condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families who lost their beloved ones, along with the citizens of Jangseong,” and added, “We will use all possible means to enhance the safety of tourists visiting Jangseong and local residents.”

Meanwhile, the county is operating a mourning period by flying flags at half-mast at government offices and having all employees wear black ribbons.

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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