□ This is the casualty status as of 09:00 today.
ㅇ A total of 158 dead and 196 injured, no change from yesterday.
Today is the funeral of a person who passed away on the 13th.
A foreigner’s transportation will be carried out.
ㅇ Repeatedly praying for the souls of those who were sacrificed in this disaster, and we will do our best to support the bereaved and injured.
□ Held today presided over by the Prime Minister
I will tell you regarding the main discussion points of the scriptwriter meeting.
ㅇ First of all, in relation to the College Scholastic Ability Test, which will be held tomorrow
We plan to thoroughly inspect the quarantine and safety management not only during the test period but also following the test is over.
ㅇ Large-scale crowds are expected in 17 cities and provinces
About downtown areas nationwide
In cooperation with the police, fire and local governments
We will do our best to manage safety through preliminary inspections and preventive activities.
ㅇ In addition, we will operate a special period for student safety from tomorrow to the end of the year (November 17-December 31) to create a safe environment by checking and improving harmful elements for youth.
□ Next, we discussed support plans for public officials working at disaster sites.
ㅇ Support in 5 areas: ▴improvement of treatment such as actualization of allowances, ▴disaster compensation and psychological counseling, ▴guarantee of the right to rest, ▴resolving work vacancies, and ▴improving self-esteem. We will create a systematic support and compensation system so that
□ In addition, we will support low-interest loans for small businesses in Itaewon who are experiencing difficulties using the Small and Medium Business Development Fund in accordance with the Yongsan-gu ordinance.
ㅇ In addition, indirect support measures such as extending the deadline for local tax return and deferment of disposition on default will be implemented in parallel.
□ Thank you.