Gwangju Superintendent Candidate Park Hyeja: "The Pain of Sewol Ferry Disaster Is Still Ongoing"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Park Hye-ja, a preliminary candidate for Gwangju Superintendent of Education, stated on the 8th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster, "I remember the lessons of the Sewol ferry disaster and offer my sincere condolences to the bereaved families."

In a commentary on the 14th, Candidate Park said, "Although 8 years have passed since the disaster, the painful memories of that day still strike my heart," and added, "The pain of the Sewol ferry disaster is still ongoing."

She continued, "Remembering the Sewol ferry disaster is part of the process of making society safer," and stated, "Our society still neglects the safety of children, so this must be corrected."

Candidate Park, during her time as a member of the National Assembly, led efforts with opposition lawmakers to amend the Sewol Special Act to investigate the truth of the Sewol ferry disaster and resolve related issues.

She emphasized, "Although I proposed bills related to the Sewol ferry and worked to uncover the truth that has not yet been raised and to ensure children's safety, tragedies continue to repeat," and added, "I will create schools where children can attend safely and establish an educational safety net that protects them within the framework of education."