South Korean President Yoon Seok-hyue was criticized for exercising veto power over the "Itaewon Special Law" A total of 159 people were killed and nearly 200 injured in the accident. Since Yin Xiyue exercised his veto power, the government will send the bill back to the National Assembly for reconsideration.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the largest opposition Democratic Party, also criticized on social media, saying that the government’s move is tantamount to officially announcing “South Korea is an irresponsible country and a society that seeks its own blessings”