Various videos and photos related to the 'Itaewon disaster' are spreading indiscriminately online, and experts have pointed out that the trauma of the entire nation as well as the victims and their families is concerned.
In an emergency statement yesterday (30th), the Korean Neuropsychiatric Association said, 'The public experienced another great psychological trauma due to an accident that caused great loss of life.' We need to stop spreading videos and photos.”
The society said, 'At the time of the accident, gruesome videos and photos are being shared without any filtering through SNS, etc.' and 'This kind of behavior can damage the reputation of the deceased and victims, lead to secondary and tertiary damage, and cause psychological trauma to many. can,' he explained.
It was advised to refrain from watching the scene videos or news excessively and repeatedly, saying that it could also adversely affect one's health.
The Society also reported that psychological counseling related to this disaster can be obtained through the Mental Health Counseling Line of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1577-0199.