'Passage of the 10·29 Disaster Special Act' Kim Dong-yeon "Gyeonggi Province Will Join for Complete Healing"

Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province posted a message and photo on his SNS on the 9th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon announced that the special law was passed in the National Assembly 438 days after the October 29 Itaewon tragedy, and promised that Gyeonggi Province will accompany the long journey for the complete healing of the bereaved families.

On the 9th, Governor Kim Dong-yeon emphasized in a post on his social media service (SNS), "The first step to healing wounds is uncovering the truth," adding, "It was the cry of the bereaved families of the October 29 tragedy."

He continued, "Today, 438 days after the tragedy occurred, the special law passed the National Assembly," and expressed hope, saying, "We invited the bereaved families to Dodamso last December to console them, and I hope the passage of the special law can wipe away some of their tears."

He added, "Gyeonggi Province will accompany the long journey toward complete healing."

Meanwhile, on the same day, the 'October 29 Itaewon Tragedy Special Act' for uncovering the truth of the Itaewon tragedy and supporting the victims was passed in the plenary session of the National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party of Korea.

The National Assembly held a plenary session in the afternoon and passed the bill for guaranteeing the rights of the victims of the October 29 Itaewon tragedy, uncovering the truth, and preventing recurrence with 177 votes in favor out of 177 seats.

The Itaewon Special Act stipulates the formation of a special investigation committee to uncover the truth of the Itaewon tragedy and includes provisions for victim relief and support measures. The ruling and opposition parties negotiated over the formation and authority of the special investigation committee until just before the plenary session but failed to reach an agreement.

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