Mayor Kang Gijeong Meets with Representatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims' Families

Support for Special Law Enactment and Psychological Treatment for Bereaved Families

Gwangju Mayor Kang Gijeong is meeting with the family representatives of the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster on the morning of the 18th in the city hall business room. Photo by Gwangju City

On the morning of the 18th, Gwangju Mayor Kang Gijeong met with the delegation of the December 29 Jeju Air passenger plane disaster bereaved families association at the City Hall business room.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Kang, Park Hanshin, representative of the bereaved families, Lee Hyuk, head of external cooperation, Park Jongkwon, head of business support, Jung Yuchan, head of media relations, Lee Hyoeun, director of the bereaved families delegation, and Park Cheol, legal advisor.

The meeting was arranged so that the bereaved families’ representatives could express their gratitude to Gwangju City for their support in handling the disaster and to request continued interest and assistance.

Park Hanshin, representative of the bereaved families, said, “We thank Gwangju City for actively participating in the recovery process following the December 29 Jeju Air passenger plane disaster,” and added, “Continuous interest and support are needed, including the enactment of a special law and psychological treatment for the bereaved families.”

In response, Mayor Kang stated, “We will do our utmost to reflect the concerns raised by the bereaved families regarding psychological support and the enactment of a special law, and to provide as much help as possible,” adding, “Gwangju City will always stand by the bereaved families and share in their sorrow.”

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