Prime Minister Han Orders "Thorough Re-examination of Safety Management Manual, Immediate Improvement if Correction Needed"

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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the 6th instructed, regarding the 'Itaewon crowd crush disaster,' "I hope this opportunity will be used to thoroughly re-examine all safety management manuals and immediately improve any parts that need correction."

On Sunday morning, Prime Minister Han presided over the 'Itaewon Accident Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting' at the Government Seoul Office and stated, "The government will promptly conduct investigations to accurately identify the cause and verify the facts, while also actively reviewing institutional improvement measures to prevent safety accidents."

Prime Minister Han said, "Today, the funerals of all victims except nine foreigners will be completed," and added that support for the bereaved families and the injured will continue. The government also plans to support the entry and transportation of foreign bereaved families.

The CDSCH will continue to operate for the time being. Prime Minister Han explained, "We will continuously check whether there are any matters that require support at the whole-of-government level and will inspect and coordinate the progress of each agency."

He emphasized, "The top priority for the government and local governments is to fully protect the safe daily lives of the people," and urged, "Establish preventive safety plans for all mass gatherings and set up a system to ensure thorough verification of the adequacy of those plans."

The government will conduct a 'Joint Emergency Safety Inspection by Related Agencies' on multi-use facilities and others for one month starting from the 10th. Seoul City immediately strengthened safety management starting with the marathon event held in the city that morning.

Prime Minister Han said, "Tomorrow (the 7th), a 'National Safety System Inspection Meeting' will be held presided over by President Yoon Suk-yeol," and stressed, "We will unite our efforts to prepare measures that can firmly protect the lives and safety of the people through this opportunity."

In conclusion, he added, "While deeply reflecting on the pain of the bereaved families and the hearts of the people who shared that pain, the government will do its utmost until the end in handling the aftermath of the accident, identifying the cause, and preparing countermeasures."

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