The government held the third meeting of the Itaewon tragedy memorial committee, chaired by Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, to review preparations for this year's memorial event marking the fourth anniversary.
During the meeting on the afternoon of October 14 at the Government Seoul Complex, Prime Minister Han stated, "This year's memorial event will be the second organized by the government, following last year. We will prepare diligently to ensure that the event serves as a gathering of solidarity to honor the victims and comfort their families in the name of the nation."
He added, "Today's meeting is to comprehensively check the preparations for the fourth anniversary, which will begin next week, and to identify any shortcomings. I will carefully consider the opinions shared today to ensure the memorial event is meaningful."
After the meeting, Prime Minister Han visited the 'House of Stars,' a space for remembrance and communication located in Jongno, Seoul, to meet with bereaved families. He expressed, "Time may pass, but the sorrow and pain of that day will not disappear. I extend my deepest condolences."
He also promised, "We will prepare thoroughly for the fourth anniversary memorial event so that every victim can be fully remembered by all citizens."
In response, Lee Jeong-min, chair of the 10·29 Itaewon Tragedy Bereaved Families Association, remarked, "During the previous government, we experienced a disaster and felt so isolated, never receiving warm comfort or consolation from the government. Today’s gathering is a great source of comfort for us. We ask that you continue to listen to our voices in the future."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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