Reminiscent of the political impact of the Sewol ferry disaster, the handling of the deadly incident has become a major challenge for the current conservative government
Areum Jeong, a researcher who is writing a book on the aftermath of the Sewol ferry disaster, said by choosing certain words, the government is downplaying its culpability.
“Avoiding terms such as “disaster” and “victims,” the government is trying to reduce what the disaster really is and avoid responsibility. And without properly using the correct language, the people cannot mourn."
While cautious about linking the two events as the investigations are still ongoing, Jeong said there certainly is a parallel in how both disasters took place.
“Like the Sewol, the disaster in Itaewon was something that could have happened to anyone. The younger generation has witnessed once again that the nation will not prioritize the people’s safety.
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