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Support Group for the Relief and Remembrance
for Victims of October 29 Itaewon Disaster

About the Support Group

The Support Group for the Relief and Remembrance for Victims of October 29 Itaewon Disaster is a dedicated organization established under the Special Act on Protection of Sufferers, Truth-Finding, and Prevention of Recurrence of October 29 Itaewon Disaster to support victims and bereaved families in resuming their daily lives and systematically carries out victim relief and commemorative projects.

Support Group for the Relief and Remembrance for Victims of October 29 Itaewon Disaster

  • General Support Division

  • Victim Support Division

  • Victim Status Review Division

  • Memorial Support Division

Main Responsibilities

  • · The Support Group for the Relief and Remembrance for Victims of October 29 Itaewon Disaster carries out the following functions.
General Support Divisionision
  • · Operation of the Support Group and planning and coordination of major policies
  • · Communications with bereaved families and improvement of support systems
  • · Research and studies on the prevention of secondary victimization, long-term follow-up studies, and related matters
  • · Legislation, National Assembly affairs, media relations, public relations, and support for foreign victims
  • · Development and operation of the Itaewon Disaster Victim Support and Remembrance Website
Victim Support Division
  • · Establishment and implementation of victim support systems
  • · Operation of victim support programs, including medical, psychological, and legal support
  • · Payment of livelihood support payments and employment retention costs
  • · Support for the development and operation of community recovery programs
  • · Cooperation with relevant agencies and management of victim support projects
Victim Status Review Division
  • · Review and determination of victim recognition
  • · Receipt, management, and processing of applications for recognition as a victim
  • · Operation of the Victim Relief Deliberation Committee
  • · Notification of decisions on victim recognition and follow-up management
  • · Handling of complaints relating to victim recognition
Memorial Support Divisionision
  • · Operation of the Memorial Committee and implementation of commemorative projects
  • · Support for the establishment and operation of the memorial foundation
  • · Support for commemorative events and the allocation of donations
  • · Identification of commemorative projects and initiatives
  • · Support for the establishment and operation of memorial facilities