Democratic Party Gwangju Branch "Will Not Forget Sewol Ferry Truth Investigation and Punishment of Those Responsible"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Democratic Party of Korea Gwangju Metropolitan City Party stated on the 7th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry disaster, "We will not forget the investigation without sanctuary, thorough fact-finding, and punishment of those responsible."

On the 15th, the Democratic Party Gwangju City Party said in a commentary that they will join the struggle of memory until the truth is revealed.

The city party said, "It has been the 7th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry disaster, filled with the sorrow, anger, and pain of the entire nation," and added, "We sincerely offer our condolences to the victims and their families along with the promise that we will never forget the Sewol Ferry."

They continued, "Since the 21st general election, the Democratic Party has taken the lead in passing the 'Sewol Ferry Special Prosecutor Act' and the 'Extension Act for the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters,'" but emphasized, "We are only sorry that fact-finding and punishment of those responsible have not yet been achieved."

They promised, "The Democratic Party Gwangju City Party will do everything possible to ensure that the truth of the Sewol Ferry disaster is clearly revealed and thoroughly investigated."