President Lee: "Will Ensure No Unjust Sacrifices Due to State Absence and Neglect"

A memorial service marking the fourth anniversary of the October 29 Itaewon disaster was held today (October 29) at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.

President Lee Jae-myung, attending an Itaewon disaster memorial service for the first time as president, stated in a memorial address, "I will ensure that our citizens never again suffer unjust sacrifices due to the absence and neglect of the state."

President Lee expressed gratitude and condolences to the bereaved families, noting that they had fought a lonely battle while the state failed to fulfill its responsibilities, while the families called for continued attention from the government.
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