Governor Kim Dong-yeon: "Do Not Hold Heroes at the 10·29 Disaster Site Responsible"

"People Are Wondering If There Is No One 'Taking Responsibility' Now, Only Those 'Holding Others Accountable'"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon (center) is visiting Suwon Nambu Fire Station on the 14th, receiving explanations about firefighting equipment from firefighters.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, argued that the heroes who moved to save even a single life at the scene of the '10·29 Disaster' (Itaewon Disaster) should not be held responsible.

On the 14th, through a post on Facebook, Governor Kim emphasized, "On October 29, there were heroes who busily moved to save even one more life," adding, "The police officers and firefighters at the scene were those very heroes."

However, he lamented, "The state is now holding those heroes accountable," and "The public wonders why there is no one 'taking responsibility,' but only those 'being held responsible.'"

He also stated, "Today, I visited Maesan Police Substation, Nambu 119 Safety Center, and Suwon City Urban Safety Integrated Center, where the safety of residents is protected day and night," and "I also met and encouraged the paramedics who supported the rapid dispatch and rescue efforts during the 10·29 Disaster."

Furthermore, he added, "Now, when those who did their best at the scene are being held responsible, I hope this brought some comfort to those whose morale must be low."

He pointed out, "How this disaster is resolved will determine the future national dignity of the Republic of Korea," and "Blaming the scene will not solve any problems."

He promised, "Gyeonggi Province will thoroughly prepare to create a system to prevent such tragedies from happening again and ensure it actually works," and "We will prevent the recurrence of disasters where precious lives are sacrificed as a matter of public responsibility."

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