Minister Yoon Hojung Inspects Seosomun Response... "Thorough Investigation into Cause"

Received Briefings from Seoul Metropolitan Government and Others, Ordered Full Focus on Response
Discussed Safety Measures and Support for Bereaved Families

Yoon Hojung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, visited the site of the Seosomun Overpass collapse accident in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on May 27 to check on the progress of the accident response.

Minister Yoon received reports on the response status from each agency, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the fire and police departments, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and Korea Railroad Corporation. He instructed them to concentrate all available resources for a swift accident response.

He also discussed transportation measures in response to disruptions in railway operations, including high-speed rail, as well as ways to ensure safety before the removal of debris and the deck. He emphasized the importance of providing thorough support to bereaved families and the injured, focusing on the Disaster Victim Support Center and one-on-one government officers assigned to each case.

Minister Yoon stated, "We take very seriously the fact that this unfortunate collapse at the demolition site has resulted in many casualties." He expressed his condolences, saying, "I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in the accident and wish a swift recovery to those who were injured." He added, "We will conduct a rigorous investigation into the cause of this accident and take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence."

Yoon Hojung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, visited the site of the collapsed Soseomun Overpass accident in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 27th to hold a meeting to assess the accident response and damage status. Ministry of the Interior and Safety

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