President Lee Jae-myung visited the site of a major factory fire in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon on the 21st that resulted in significant casualties.

The President directly inspected the damage and monitored the progress of search operations for missing persons at the scene. The fire in the Daejeon area is known to have caused substantial loss of life.

On-Site Assessment

The President received briefings from relevant government officials on the circumstances of the fire outbreak and the status of rescue operations to date. As rescue efforts continue to search for missing persons, the President urged safety officials to respond thoroughly.

Victim Response Measures

The President discussed government-level response measures for victim treatment and support, and also confirmed the progress of investigations to determine the cause of the fire.

Fire authorities and police continue site recovery and search operations for missing persons, while the government plans to strengthen victim support and safety inspections.

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