Gyeonggi Province to Observe Memorial Period for 11th Anniversary of Sewol Ferry Disaster

[Suwon Ilbo=Kim Gap-dong, Reporter] Gyeonggi Province will operate a memorial period from April 11 to 17 in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry disaster.

To ensure that all public officials and residents remember and share the pain of the Sewol Ferry disaster victims, commemorative flags will be hoisted at the Gwanggyo Provincial Government Office in Suwon and the Northern Provincial Government Office in Uijeongbu during this period. The Sewol Ferry memorial flag features the phrase "One small action creates great miracles" and an image of a yellow ribbon.

Stand-type banners inscribed with "Gyeonggi Province will remember and stand in solidarity so that the truth and pain of that day will not be forgotten" will be installed at the entrances and lobbies of the government offices.

Additionally, the province will operate an online memorial hall called "Memory and Solidarity" through its website (gg.go.kr) this year as well. All residents can participate in commemorating the victims by leaving messages on the memorial comment board.

Lee Jong-don, Director of the Gyeonggi Province Safety Management Office, stated, "This memorial period is a time to reflect on the lessons of the Sewol Ferry disaster and reconsider the value of life and safety." He added, "Gyeonggi Province plans to continue efforts to strengthen safety awareness in the civil service and promote a culture of safety throughout provincial administration."