Lee vows to leave no suspicions unresolved on 4th anniv. of Itaewon crowd crush
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Thursday to leave no su...
President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Thursday to leave no uncertainties unaddressed concerning the tragic 2022 Itaewon crowd disaster, commemorating its fourth anniversary. At a memorial gathering in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square attended by approximately 1,000 individuals, including victims, their families, and lawmakers, Lee vowed to ensure "the people are never again sacrificed unjustly due to the state's absence and negligence."
He attributed this statement to the prior administration led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was in power during the incident. Lee also emphasized his administration's commitment to safeguarding the nation by focusing resources on crafting a secure country, highlighting new legislation aimed at enhancing disaster and accident protection.
Notably, his administration extended the mandate of the special commission investigating the disaster until September 2027, vowing to "uncover the truth until not a single suspicion remains and ensure the truth leads to preventing a recurrence." The catastrophic event occurred on October 29, 2022, during Halloween.
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