[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in expressed condolences and promised to devise measures to prevent recurrence following the news of the death in the line of duty of a firefighter who went missing while conducting rescue operations at the Coupang logistics center fire site.
On the 19th, President Moon said, "The entire nation united in hope that the rescue team leader, who selflessly carried out rescue activities prioritizing the safety of other firefighters, would return safely, so this is heartbreaking."
President Moon added, "I pray for the deceased's happiness in the afterlife and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family."
Park Kyung-mi, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated, "The safety of those who protect the lives and safety of the people is the top priority," and added, "The government will devise the best possible measures, including recurrence prevention plans, to ensure that such tragic incidents do not happen again."
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