Choi Acting Chief "Deep Regret Over Violence at Western District Court... Thorough Security Measures to Prevent Recurrence"

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Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, who also serves as Minister of Strategy and Finance, expressed "deep regret" on the 20th regarding the illegal violent incident that occurred at the Seoul Western District Court.

At the 'Central and Local Safety Inspection Meeting' held at the Central Government Complex in Sejong on the same day, Acting President Choi stated, "Under any circumstances, all claims and procedures must be conducted democratically in accordance with the Constitution and laws."

He pointed out, "Our country is currently facing an unprecedented difficulty with the detention of a sitting head of state," adding, "If one asserts their claims through illegality and violence in such a situation, conflicts and confrontations in our society will intensify even further."

He continued, "I urge related agencies, including the National Police Agency, to ensure thorough management of assemblies, maintenance of order, and security of key institutions to prevent the recurrence of illegal violent incidents."

Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, Acting President Choi also requested related agencies such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the National Police Agency to strengthen safety accident prevention and response measures. He instructed them to proactively eliminate risk factors such as road icing through the government joint special traffic countermeasures headquarters and to thoroughly prevent accidents.

He emphasized paying close attention to fire prevention and response at crowded multi-use facilities and traditional markets.

Furthermore, considering the high medical demand due to the influenza outbreak, he asked for enhanced guidance on hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies open during the holiday period and requested a re-examination of the emergency medical system.

Acting President Choi stated, "The government will continue to respond to risk factors such as the thawing period even after the Lunar New Year holiday and will do its utmost to ensure there is no negligence in public safety."

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