President Yoon expresses regret for not attending Sewol ferry disaster memorial ceremony - South Korea

Hong Ik-pyo, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said he was "deeply disappointed" that President Yoon Seok-youl would not attend the memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster on the 16th.
On the same day, National Assembly member Hong met with a group of reporters at the memorial ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster, which was held at Hwarang Amusement Park in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province.
"They say the president has shown a changed side since losing the election, but I want him to come to a place like this and show that he has changed substantially," the representative added.
President Yoon did not attend the memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster that day. However, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, he said, "10 years have passed.
"However, the situation on April 16, 2014, is still vivid in my mind," he said, adding, "I pray for the repose of the souls of the tragic victims, and once again offer my heartfelt condolences to their families."
Meanwhile, regarding the Sewol ferry disaster, House Speaker Hong said, "It is unfortunate that the truth has not been properly investigated in the past 10 years, and there has been no restoration of the victims' honor or punishment of those responsible.
"I feel very sad about this," he said, "I hope that the political authorities and the government will take a more proactive stance so that we can get to the truth of this matter and restore the honor of the victims and their families and bring those involved to justice."
Prior to this, Im Ok-kyung, floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, told reporters after the Democratic Party of Korea floor countermeasures meeting that on the day of the Sewol ferry disaster, Park Geun-hye
When asked if the 22nd National Assembly would push for the release of presidential records, Lim said, "We will do it with the people's power."
He also stated that the Itaewon Special Act and the Special Injury and Disease Prosecution Act must be passed, and said that if the bills can be passed with the cooperation of People Power lawmakers until the end of the 21st National Assembly, the Seollal Party will be able to continue to support the National Assembly.
"I think it's possible to pass the presidential records disclosure standards even in relation to the 1995 NATO nuclear accident," he said. Under current law, presidential records can be viewed for up to 30 years depending on their classification.
is prohibited, but the consent of more than two-thirds of the current Diet members (more than 200 people) is required to view them.