Songpa-gu Provides Special Consolation Payment (2 Million KRW) to Bereaved Families of Itaewon Disaster Victims
[Seoul District News] Songpa-gu to Provide 2 Million Won Special Consolation to Bereaved Families Using Warm Winter Fund on 15th & Continued Psychological Counseling Support for Residents Suffering from Disaster Trauma
[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Seok Gang-seok) announced on the 10th that it will promptly provide special consolation payments to the bereaved families of the Itaewon disaster victims and continue psychological counseling for residents.
The district will support the bereaved families of four Songpa-gu residents who died in the Itaewon disaster that occurred on October 29 with funeral expenses of 15 million KRW and living stabilization funds of 20 million KRW. The support funds will be provided by national and city budgets.
Separately, the district will provide a special consolation payment of 2 million KRW on the 15th using the 'Warm Winter' donation fund. This donation was decided to mourn the residents who died in the sudden accident and to offer some comfort to the bereaved families.
The district will also continue psychological counseling related to the Itaewon disaster. According to the district, inquiries from residents struggling with trauma from the Itaewon disaster have continued, so counseling support will be maintained.
Counseling is available not only to bereaved families, injured persons, and their families but also to witnesses, response personnel, and any residents experiencing psychological distress due to this disaster.
By contacting the mental health crisis counseling phone line, after expert consultation, if necessary, in-depth psychological support will be provided in connection with the Songpa-gu Mental Health Welfare Center.
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Seok Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “We have taken swift action such as donation support to share even a little of the grief of the bereaved families going through a difficult time,” adding, “We will also take care of the psychological recovery of residents while thoroughly inspecting all areas continuously to prioritize safety and prevent urban disasters.”
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