"Itaewon Tragedy" Prime Minister Han: "Whoever is responsible will be held strictly accountable"

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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stated on the 10th, "Depending on the results, anyone responsible will be held strictly accountable."

On the same day, Prime Minister Han presided over the 'Itaewon Accident and COVID-19 Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting' at the Government Seoul Office and said, "We will ensure a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and conduct the process transparently without any suspicion to the public."

Prime Minister Han added, "We will also promptly prepare institutional improvement measures," explaining, "Task forces (TF) involving relevant ministries and experts are currently operating for each detailed task. We will prepare related measures such as a pan-government disaster safety management system, major police reforms, and safety management to prevent accidents in densely crowded places by next month."

Regarding accident recovery, he said, "By tomorrow, all funeral procedures except for the transportation of two foreigners are expected to be completed." He continued, "The 'One-Stop Integrated Support Center' for bereaved families will begin full operation starting today," adding, "The Integrated Support Center will operate on the principle of processing necessary assistance on the same day in a one-stop manner." Furthermore, he noted, "A Mind Comfort Bus will be stationed near the center to provide psychological counseling services."

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