Yoon Meets Religious Elders for Advice... "Will Continue Listening Approach"

Attended Religious Events Consecutively Last Week... On the 8th, Met Senior Christian Leaders Following Buddhist Community to Exchange Views

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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] President Yoon Seok-yeol met with religious leaders on the 8th to exchange opinions. Last week, President Yoon attended a series of religious events to express his condolences for the 'Itaewon tragedy.'

The Blue House announced to the media in the afternoon, "This morning, President Yoon met with senior Buddhist leaders, and in the afternoon, he met with senior Christian leaders to seek various advice."

Earlier, President Yoon attended the 'Itaewon Spirit Memorial Rally' held at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu on the 4th, the 'Korean Church Itaewon Tragedy Consolation Service' on the 5th, and the 'Itaewon Tragedy Victims Memorial Mass' on the 6th.

In particular, at the 'Itaewon Spirit Memorial Rally,' President Yoon delivered his first public apology message, saying, "As the president responsible for the lives and safety of the people, I feel sorrowful and apologetic."

The Blue House stated, "President Yoon plans to continue his listening efforts by meeting with other senior religious leaders in the future."

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