Guri City Establishes Joint Condolence Center for Jeju Air Passenger Plane Accident

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong] Guri City announced on the 1st that it has established and is operating a joint condolence center in the situation room on the first floor of City Hall to mourn the tragic deaths of victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident.

The joint condolence center is scheduled to operate until 11:59 p.m. on the 4th. To facilitate residents' condolences, civil servants will be stationed at the condolence center to guide the burning of incense and presentation of flowers, ensuring operations proceed in an orderly and solemn atmosphere.

Meanwhile, in observance of the national period of mourning, the city is displaying flags at half-mast at public institutions and has canceled or scaled down various year-end and New Year events, including sunrise festivals, to participate in the atmosphere of tribute for the victims.

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun stated, "I express deep condolences and sympathy to those who died in this unbelievable tragic accident and to their bereaved families." He added, "The city provided daily necessities to bereaved families in Muan County immediately after the accident occurred, and since Muan County is our sister city, we will actively support accident recovery efforts in close cooperation."