Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok Expresses Deep Condolences over Jeju Air Crash

Holding Countermeasure Meeting and Doing Our Best for Identification and Family Support
Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Activated... All-Out Effort for On-Site Response

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok is presiding over a countermeasure meeting for the Jeju Air passenger plane crash at the provincial government disaster control room on the 29th. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeonnam Governor Kim Yungrok expressed his deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the Jeju Air crash and stated that every effort would be made to promptly identify the victims and support their families.

On the day of the accident, the 29th, Governor Kim held a countermeasure meeting regarding the Jeju Air passenger plane crash at the provincial disaster response situation room and made these remarks.

During the meeting, Governor Kim said, "Such a major accident during these difficult times has left the residents and the entire nation in deep shock. As the governor, I am devastated and sincerely sorry that such a large-scale accident occurred in our province. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims."

Immediately after the accident, Jeonnam Province activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters with the governor as its head and is making all-out efforts to manage the situation at the accident site. The acting president, who visited the site, also announced the intention to declare Muan as a special disaster zone.

Governor Kim stated, "The most urgent tasks at present are the recovery of the bodies, rapid identification of the victims, funeral arrangements, and the establishment and operation of a joint memorial altar. We will prepare a joint memorial altar in cooperation with Muan County to share and console the grief of the victims' families, and ensure that the funeral procedures reflect the wishes of the families in active cooperation with relevant agencies."

He added, "For the victims whose identities have not yet been confirmed, we must cooperate with relevant agencies to ensure that identification procedures are carried out swiftly at the temporary indoor mortuary set up at the airport."

Regarding the role of Jeonnam Province, he said, "In order to actively address the requests of the victims' families who are in deep sorrow due to this unexpected accident, Jeonnam Province and Muan County will designate dedicated officials to assist on-site. Starting today, we have coordinated with relevant departments to ensure that real-time briefings on accident recovery and the operation of identification status boards, as requested by the victims' families, are thoroughly implemented."

Governor Kim also stated, "Post-accident management will be discussed with the government to ensure that the wishes of the victims' families are fully respected. While the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will make a comprehensive announcement regarding the cause of the accident, we will cooperate with relevant government agencies to preemptively announce any essential information in consideration of the victims' families and the public's right to know."

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