Prime Minister Han crosses Itaewon memorial altar without permission... "Fined"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was embroiled in a jaywalking controversy after visiting the Itaewon disaster memorial altar, was fined by the police.

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on the 23rd, stating, "Prime Minister Han has paid the fine imposed by the police on the same day regarding crossing the crosswalk during a red light."

The Prime Minister's Office added, "Prime Minister Han stated, 'I will carefully review my schedule and routes in the future to ensure that I do not violate the law and will make greater efforts to comply with legal order.'"

Prime Minister Han visited the joint memorial altar set up near Noksapyeong Station in Yongsan-gu without prior notice on the 19th but turned away after being protested by bereaved families demanding an apology.

At that time, while leaving the memorial altar and heading to a vehicle across the street, Prime Minister Han crossed the crosswalk during a red light. Regarding this, a citizen reported to the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul through the National Petition Portal, claiming that "Prime Minister Han violated the Road Traffic Act."

The Prime Minister's Office previously explained on the 21st that Prime Minister Han crossed the street following the instructions of the police officers on site.

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