Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, "Sincerely Mourns the 49th Day Memorial of the Itaewon Disaster"

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, is answering questions from reporters after the special promotion appointment ceremony at the Seoul Jungbu Police Station on the morning of the 16th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] As the 49th-day memorial service for the Itaewon tragedy is underway at the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (Jogyejong), Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, expressed his sincere condolences to the victims and their families of the Itaewon tragedy on the 16th.

On this day, Commissioner Yoon attended the 'Special Promotion Appointment Ceremony for Lieutenant Kim Ji-hoon' held at the Jungbu Police Station in Seoul. The previous day, the Jungbu Police Station took action against 11 union members on charges of establishing a construction labor union and threatening and extorting money while visiting construction sites in Seoul and the metropolitan area, achieving results including the detention of the union chairman and branch chief.

Commissioner Yoon designated the eradication of illegal activities at construction sites as the third special crackdown target for public awareness. He said, "I came here to promise a special crackdown to eradicate organized illegal activities occurring at construction sites." He also added, "I designated malicious fraud and drug crackdowns as the first and second priorities closely related to the public's daily life and urgent issues, and we are currently achieving various results. After the third public awareness promise, I will ensure that the first and second promises are not neglected."

Regarding the 'October 29 Itaewon Tragedy Victims Memorial Service' conducted by Jogyejong, Commissioner Yoon stated, "On behalf of the police, I sincerely offer my condolences and words of comfort." However, in response to criticism that the special investigation headquarters' inquiry is sluggish, he said, "Since the investigation is conducted independently, I do not receive specific reports or give orders. I understand that they are conducting the investigation strictly and doing their best. We expect to announce initial achievements or interim investigation results in the near future."

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