Democrats: "Must Fully Mobilize to Combat Wildfires... No More Human Casualties Allowed"

Regarding the large-scale wildfire disaster in the Yeongnam region, the Democratic Party of Korea stated on the 26th that "an all-out response is necessary until the fire is extinguished."

On the 25th, the fourth day since the wildfire broke out in Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk, a fire caused by embers from the wildfire occurred in Hahwa 1-ri, Danchon-myeon, Uiseong-gun, where firefighters are extinguishing the fire. Photo by Yonhap News

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, said at the Supreme Council meeting held at the tent headquarters in Gwanghwamun on the same day, "There must be no more casualties," and added, "It will be difficult, but I ask the fire and forest authorities to do their best."

Lee said, "The wildfire has devastated the affected area, and what is particularly serious is the loss of life. I pray for the souls of the deceased," adding, "I hope that support for the evacuees temporarily staying in shelters and other places will be provided quickly and thoroughly."

Park Chan-dae, floor leader, said, "I pray that the wildfire will be quickly contained without any additional casualties, as all citizens wish," and added, "The Democratic Party will do its utmost to support wildfire suppression and damage recovery."

Democratic Party lawmakers belonging to the National Assembly's Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Food, and Maritime Affairs Committee also issued a statement on the same day, urging, "We urge a review of the current all-out response system and stronger measures," emphasizing, "A nationwide all-out response is urgently needed in this worst national disaster situation."

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