Hong Jun-pyo Urges Government to Be "Tough on North Korea and Firm Internally"
"Could Cause a Second Sewol Ferry Disaster"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu, urged the government authorities on the 3rd to "be tough on North Korea and firm internally."
On the same day, Mayor Hong wrote on his Facebook, "Hesitating in a crisis could lead to a second Sewol ferry disaster." This appears to be a call for a thorough response from the government and ruling party to North Korea's continuous nuclear and missile provocations and the Itaewon crowd crush tragedy.
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He said, "The phrase 'Buwijeonggyeong' (a four-character idiom meaning to stabilize a country in crisis) is used at times like this," adding, "I firmly believe we will overcome this well. After the mourning period ends this weekend, Daegu will leave the handling of the situation to Seoul city and the government and return to normal life."
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