Ministry of Public Administration and Security "Supports up to 15 million won for funeral expenses, 1:1 assignment of dedicated civil servants"

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Let's find out what's new with reporter Shin Jeong-eun.

[Reporter Jeong-eun Shin: The Ministry of Public Administration and Security made an announcement at 11 am today.

I was more specific about how to support the bereaved family.

First, he announced that he would support up to 15 million won for the funeral expenses of the deceased.

And immediately after the accident, as the bodies were dispersed and enshrined in various hospitals in the metropolitan area, they said that they would bear the cost of transporting them to other funeral homes.

He also said that he would assign local government officials 1:1 against the bereaved and the seriously injured.

And there are many foreign victims in this disaster.

For 26 people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice said they would help, such as simplifying the visa process, so that their families can enter Korea quickly.

Families told our reporters that there are some bereaved families overseas that our reporters contacted, and they will come to Korea today or tomorrow.]

[Reporter Jeong-eun Shin: Yes.

This is news from the Ministry of Education this morning.

As almost all of the victims' identities were identified, news came that six middle and high school students were killed in the Itaewon disaster.

All of them are students attending schools in the Seoul area.

In connection with this accident, trauma or psychological treatment of the students will also be needed.

The Ministry of Education said that it would support this part as well so that schools and students can find stability as soon as possible.

And he said that he would supplement the safety education in the school as a whole.]

[Reporter Shin Jeong-eun: According to the schedule set today, the police and the National Forensic Service decided to conduct a joint investigation at the Itaewon disaster site at 2 pm.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency established a large-scale investigation headquarters after the accident.

A full-scale investigation has begun to determine the cause of the accident and who is responsible.

First of all, there are several eyewitness accounts.

First, the police have secured CCTV near the scene and are trying to figure out where and how the accident started.

And all identities have been identified except for one of the 154 dead.]

[Reporter Shin Jeong-eun: A joint incense burner was prepared this morning at Seoul City Hall Plaza and at Noksapyeong Station near Itaewon.

Since any ordinary citizen can pay tribute, citizens have been visiting since early in the morning.

And as the victims come across the country, 17 cities and provinces across the country, including Busan and Gyeongnam, are setting up memorial spaces to receive condolences until Saturday, November 5, the national mourning period.

And even near the alleys in Itaewon where the disaster occurred, such spaces are being prepared, such as where citizens voluntarily gather and put chrysanthemum flowers on it.]