Changwon Mayor Hong Nampyo Mourns Victims of Jeju Air Passenger Plane Accident

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, along with the first and second deputy mayors and senior officials, visited the joint memorial altar for the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident set up in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office plaza on the 31st to pay tribute to the deceased.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is offering a condolence wreath at the joint memorial altar for the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident set up at the Gyeongnam Provincial Office. Photo by Lee Seryeong

Mayor Hong left a condolence message in the memorial altar guestbook, saying, "I pray for the repose of the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

Earlier, Changwon City decided to express condolences for the victims of this accident and to participate in the national mourning period by canceling both the New Year's Eve bell-ringing event and the sunrise viewing event.

Memorial message left by Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, in the guestbook at the joint memorial altar for the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident. Photo by Lee Seryeong

Mayor Hong stated, "I plan to spend the end of the year and the New Year quietly while praying for the repose of all victims," adding, "We will spare no support for the handling of the disaster."

The joint memorial altar, installed at the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office since the previous day, will be open during the national mourning period from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on January 4, 2025.

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