Korean Writers' Association: "Sewol Ferry Survivors Found Dead in Itaewon... Must Take Responsibility"

Korean Writers' Association Urges Presidential Apology for Itaewon Tragedy

Volunteers are tidying up the memorial space set up around Itaewon Station in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the 4th, during the national mourning period following the Itaewon tragedy. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Regarding the Itaewon disaster, the Korean Writers' Association, a literary organization, urged the president to apologize through a statement.

First, the Korean Writers' Association stated, "When the last breath of countless lives crushed in pain and unable to breathe stopped, the heart in our chest also stopped," adding, "Seventeen-year-old children who survived the Sewol ferry disaster 8 years ago have now turned twenty-five and died in Itaewon."

They continued, "'The Framework Act on Disaster and Safety Management' clearly states that the responsibility to prevent disasters or accidents lies with the state. The highest administrative official of the state is the president, but he has yet to offer a sincere apology," and demanded, "President Yoon Seok-yeol should deeply reflect on the responsibility for the Itaewon disaster and step down."

Meanwhile, the total number of deaths from the Seoul Itaewon crowd crush disaster that occurred on the 29th of last month is 156.

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