President Lee to hold meeting on national safety

President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to convene a government meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on strategies aimed at ensuring public safety and safeguarding the rights of victims of safety-related incidents. The meeting, which will be the second plenary session of the national life and safety committee led by President Lee at Cheong Wa Dae, is anticipated to focus on measures that will uphold the rights protected under the public life and safety law, set to commence operations the following Wednesday, according to the presidential office.

The National Assembly ratified this law on May 7, which outlines the roles of both national and local governments in ensuring citizens' right to safety, including the preservation of life and property and the provision of a safe living environment. The legislation also emphasizes the protection of victims of safety incidents, their families, and witnesses.

The Wednesday gathering will convene approximately 70 government officials, as well as representatives of safety incident victims and their family members. During the session, officials are anticipated to articulate the government's safety policies and propose measures to mitigate issues such as suicides, unattended deaths, and industrial accidents.