Geumcheon-gu Operates Joint Memorial Altar for Jeju Air Disaster

Joint Memorial Altar Set Up in Geumcheon-gu Office 1st Floor Lobby... Open Until 10 PM on January 4

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced that it has set up a joint memorial altar to mourn the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident that occurred at Muan International Airport on the 29th.

The district prepared a joint memorial altar in the lobby on the first floor of Geumcheon-gu Office to mourn the victims of the disaster and to facilitate the condolences of the residents. Condolences will begin on the 31st and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. until January 4th.

In addition, staff will be stationed at all times to assist visitors so that they do not experience any inconvenience.

The district decided to cancel large-scale local events and festivals during the national mourning period, including the ‘Hoapsa New Year's Bell Ringing Ceremony’ scheduled to be held from 10:30 p.m. on the 31st, and to simplify unavoidable ceremonial events.

Mayor Yu Seong-hoon said, “I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident, and I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families who must be in great shock and sorrow.”

He added, “The district will actively cooperate with the government to resolve this national disaster and will spare no effort or resources.”

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