▲ Pearl fire fighting murder scene
The Ministry of Justice announced on the 19th that it will support the survivors and the victims of the apartment fire and murder cases in Jinju, Jinju, through the cooperation of related agencies such as the Prosecutor's Office and the Crime Victim Support Center.
The Ministry of Justice first decided to support funeral expenses for victims of the murder victims and medical expenses for the victims of the injuries.
The Ministry of Justice said, "We will support all victims and their bereaved families by reviewing all possible support measures. We will improve the support system in the attitude that the nation is responsible for all the violent crime victims in the future."
In an apartment in Jinju on March 17, a man in his 40s set fire to his house, swooped on the streets to evacuate residents, and five people were killed and 13 injured.
The families of the victims demanded a formal apology from the government and delayed the funeral.
(Photo: Yonhap News)