October 29 Itaewon Disaster
Victim Relief Deliberation Committee
Composition of the Committee
(Article 51 of the Special Act)
Chairperson (Elected from among the members
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Government Members (3)
Senior Executive Service officials from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and Ministry of Planning and Budget
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Non-Government members (6)
Experts in truth-finding, human rights, and law
Persons with the necessary knowledge and experience in livelihood support, psychological counseling, and psychotherapy
Overview of the Committee
| Name | October 29 Itaewon Disaster Damage Relief Deliberation Commission |
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| Legal Basis | Article 50 and 51 of the Special Act on Protection of Rights of Sufferers, Truth-Finding, and Prevention of Recurrence of October 29 Itaewon Disaster |
| Organization Placement | Under the Prime Minister |
| Date of Establishment | 26 February 2025 |
Main Functions
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Recognition of Victims
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Review of the Progress of Victim Relief
and Support Measures -
Investigation of Damages and Decisions
on Support Payments -
Adoption and Amendment of the
Committee’s Rules of Procedures
Operations of Committee
- · Inaugural Meeting: 21 March 2025 (Friday), at 11:00 a.m.; Adoption of the Committee's detailed operating rules and discussion of approaches to supporting victims of the Itaewon Disaster
- · Main Agenda Items: Deliberations and decisions on recognition of victims, medical leave, employment retention costs, medical support payments, livelihood support payments, legal support, community recovery programs, and related matters