🥺179 people died, but there was fireworks on the Han River... ultimately an apology

I sincerely wish for the deceased's eternal peace. 🙏On the afternoon of the 29th, near Yeouido in Seoul, the Han River Hallyu Fireworks Cruise [X (formerly Twitter) capture]

 

It is reported that on the day of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident, a festival involving fireworks was held on the Han River cruise in Seoul, causing controversy.

 

On the 29th, the 'Han River Music Fireworks Cruise (Han River Hallyu Fireworks Cruise)' event was held as part of the '2024 Han River Festival Winter' at the Han River.

 

We were able to enjoy a fireworks show synchronized with music on a super-large cruise ship.

 

It is reported that on the day of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident, a festival involving fireworks was held on the Han River cruise in Seoul, causing controversy.

 

On the 29th, the 'Han River Music Fireworks Cruise (Han River Hallyu Fireworks Cruise)' event was held as part of the '2024 Han River Festival Winter' at the Han River.

 

It was an event planned to enjoy a fireworks show synchronized with music on a super-large cruise ship.

 

Although it was scheduled before the disaster, criticism is arising about holding fireworks during the national mourning period that continues until the 4th of next month.

 

Regarding this controversy, the Seoul Metropolitan Government explained that it was an event prepared by a private company with Seoul city approval, and that the event was unavoidable due to existing reservations.

 

Hyundai Marine Leisure, which hosted the event, bowed its head and admitted that it made a misjudgment by proceeding with the event despite receiving a cancellation request from the Seoul Metropolitan Government due to the sudden situation.

 

Kim Jin-man, CEO of Hyundai Marine Leisure, stated, "I sincerely apologize and regret causing controversy by holding this event during a time when everyone is mourning a major disaster."

 

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Gowoori (wego@ikbc.co.kr)

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