Hwaseong Modunurim Center to Resume Normal Operations from August

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Su-won] The Modunurim Center, which had restricted operations due to support services for bereaved families of the 'Hwaseong Aricel Factory Fire,' will resume normal operations starting the first of next month.

The Modunurim Center is a large-scale complex facility where an average of 210 women's, youth, and sports programs are operated monthly. It went into complete closure starting July 25th when it began operating as a support facility for families affected by the 'Hwaseong Aricel Factory Fire.'

As a result, approximately 200 lectures scheduled to operate in July were refunded, and citizens filed complaints about the inconvenience.

The city has confirmed the resumption of center program operations starting next month, but plans to keep some spaces within the facility reserved as counseling and waiting areas for bereaved families.

Additionally, since the fire accident, the city has deployed dedicated personnel for each family to provide one-on-one close support, and has organized 13 teams within the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to assist bereaved families through legal, medical, psychological, and residence support.

Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-keun stated, "For a month following the accident, the Modunurim Center has been utilized as a support space for bereaved families of victims," and added, "Since this is a facility used by all citizens, the remaining facilities, except for some bereaved family counseling and waiting areas, will begin normal operations from next month."

He continued, "The city's support for bereaved families, including legal support and funeral assistance, will continue," and said, "The city will provide the best administration for 1.02 million Hwaseong citizens and bereaved families."

Meanwhile, of the 23 victims identified so far, 10 funerals have been held, with 5 more scheduled for this week. On the 22nd, the 29th day after the accident, approximately 20 family members visited the Aricel fire scene and urged the company to actively engage in negotiations.