President Lee Orders Thorough Investigation and Safety Inspection of Rebar Omission in GTX-A Samsung Station Section
Strict Disciplinary Action Ordered for Seongdong Police Chief
Over Alleged Misuse of Emergency Vehicle for Commuting
President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and a rigorous safety inspection regarding the omission of rebar in the GTX-A Samsung Station section.
President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the Cabinet meeting combined with the Emergency Economic Inspection meeting held at the Blue House on the 20th. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageKang Yoo-jung, Chief Presidential Spokesperson, announced during a press briefing at the Chunchugwan on the 21st that President Lee had issued these instructions. When asked about the background behind President Lee’s order, Spokesperson Kang explained, "Given the current circumstances, such as the rainy season in summer, the government has a responsibility and obligation to ensure on-site safety to prevent major accidents. For this reason, he instructed the relevant ministries to review the causes of the incident."
In addition, President Lee ordered strict disciplinary action against Kwon Mi-ye, Chief of Seoul Seongdong Police Station, who is under suspicion of using a government electric vehicle—designated for emergency response and exempt from the alternate-day driving system—for commuting purposes. Chief Kwon is currently under inspection regarding this matter.
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Chief Spokesperson Kang explained, "President Lee was briefed on reports that Chief Kwon misused an emergency vehicle as a government electric vehicle exempt from the alternate-day system. He ordered a swift inspection, strict disciplinary action, and comprehensive measures to prevent lapses in public service discipline."
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