President Yun Seok-Yue held off on the vigil, which was attended by many opposition party members, saying it was ``too political'' and prayed for the victims at a church in Seoul. One year later, some of the bereaved families are still worried about the accident.
There are persistent calls for an investigation into the incident and for the government and related organizations to be held accountable. Under these circumstances, President Yoon's absence from the memorial event has been criticized by his family. Tragic accidents should not be turned into political disputes.
Some people say that. The accident occurred on October 29, last year, on a crowded street in Itaewon over the weekend before Halloween, killing 159 people, including two Japanese nationals. The victims were in their teens and 20s.
There were many young people. In this accident, it was pointed out that the security system was lax and that the police and fire department responded poorly. Halloween was celebrated in a time when there were no restrictions on movement due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Although a large turnout was expected, only a small number of police officers were mobilized for security. In addition, several hours before the accident, police and fire departments received reports such as ``There were so many people that they looked like they were going to be crushed to death.''
There were many submissions to. Criticism erupted from the public, saying that the accident was caused by the failure of the police and government to take an appropriate response.
In response to the accident, the National Police Agency established a special investigation headquarters consisting of approximately 500 people. this year
In February, the results of the investigation were announced. Accidents caused by failure to take preventive measures, such as neglect of prior safety measures by local governments, police, fire departments, and other organizations that are legally obligated to take safety precautions and responses.
"Disaster," he concluded. As a result of the investigation, six people, including the local police chief, were arrested and 17 people were referred to prosecutors on charges including death or injury due to professional negligence due to insufficient safety measures or responses to reports. one
Meanwhile, Lee Sang-min, director of the Ministry of Administrative Security (a ministry corresponds to a province), Seoul Mayor Oh Sehun, and top police official Yoon Hee-geun, head of the National Police Agency, were in attendance. against the danger of
It was determined that there was no specific duty of care, and the suspect was found to be ``not guilty.'' Currently, the trial of the local police chief, ward mayor, and others is continuing. On the other hand, the bereaved families say that the investigation results are insufficient and that further investigation is expected.
We are demanding an investigation into the truth and punishment of those responsible. On the 29th, one year since the accident, many people visited the memorial space near the site to mourn the victims. Bereaved families remember the slope where the scene took place as a ``memory''.
It was developed as a "safe road." The board that had been set up was filled with papers on which visitors had written messages. A memorial vigil was held on that day in the square in front of Seoul City Hall. to a gathering
In addition to the bereaved family members, political figures include In Yo-han, chairman of the Reform Committee of the ruling party ``People's Power'', Lee Jae-myung, representative of the main opposition party ``Together Democratic Party'', and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, as well as organizers. About the announcement
17,000 people attended. Lee Jung-min, chairman of the steering committee of the Bereaved Family Council, appealed, ``Please remember this tragedy. If you do, a tragedy like this will never happen again.''
Ta. Meanwhile, President Yoon attended a memorial service held at a church in Seoul and delivered a memorial speech, saying, ``I vow to create a safe Republic of Korea and not let their sacrifices be in vain.'' Memorial collection for bereaved families
President Yoon had been requested to attend the meeting, but he was absent due to his ``strong political overtones.'' Steering Committee Chairman Lee touched on this point in his opening speech at the memorial gathering, saying, ``I am not saying that I think the government is not responsible.''
mosquito. I want to hear the answer." Criticism has also come from opposition parties, and according to the Hankyoreh, a South Korean newspaper, Representative Lee of the Democratic Party of Japan criticized the country, saying, ``The country has not been by the side of the victims and their bereaved families, both at the time of the tragedy and even now.''
Difficult. Yun Hee-seok, president of the Progressive Party, criticized the event, saying, ``If they don't want to participate because it's an event led by the opposition party, then shouldn't the ruling party take the lead?''President Yoon is turning the tragedy into a political dispute.''
JoongAng Ilbo, a South Korean newspaper, wrote in an editorial on the 30th, ``When faced with great sadness, the priority is to exercise self-restraint and comfort the bereaved family even in the midst of conflict, but South Korean politics have failed to resolve extreme conflicts this time as well.
"The memorial event was only half-hearted." He also criticized the opposition parties, saying, ``Rather than honoring the victims, we could see that they were trying to use the event as a platform to attack public opinion.''
He lamented the current situation. 1 year since the accident. What is needed in South Korean politics is not a conflict between the ruling and opposition parties, but a united attitude to prevent a recurrence of the tragic accident.
2023/11/01 08:06 KST
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