Interior Minister Inspects Public Safety Measures Ahead of Chuseok: "Police Must Restore Trust"

Minister of the Interior and Safety Yun Ho-jung visited eastern Seoul today (September 23) ahead of the Chuseok holiday to inspect public safety measures and safety facilities, the ministry announced.

Minister Yun visited Sangbong Police Box under Jungnang Police Station to receive a briefing on special public safety measures for the Chuseok holiday and inspect improvements for missing persons cases and protection systems for the vulnerable. He then traveled to Gangdong Fire Station to receive a briefing on fire safety measures during the holiday period and examine emergency response readiness.

Following this, he inspected pedestrian safety facilities for the elderly at Jayang Traditional Market, toured stalls inside the market to assess consumer prices, and heard about difficulties from local merchants.

"We must gravely recognize the problems in police investigations, such as the recent cases of falsely closing missing persons investigations, and restore trust in the police through prompt initial action and fair law enforcement," Minister Yun emphasized.

He also stated, "Elderly pedestrians account for 67% of all traffic accident fatalities, and accidents occur particularly frequently around traditional markets," adding, "We will do our utmost to reduce traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians by designating senior protection zones and installing protective fences."

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