Accompanied By Megawati, Puan Puts A Karangan Bunga At The Memorial Victims Of The Itaewon Tragedy

Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani (Photo: DOK DPR RI)

JAKARTA - The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, visited the Itaewon Tragedy location in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, November 10. Accompanied by her mother who is also the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Puan paid tribute to the victims by praying and placing wreaths on the memory of victims of the Itaewon Tragedy. dozens of flower bouquets from the international world were seen lined up at this memory location. Puan and Megawati also wrote their condolences in the guest book provided at the memory of the Victims of the Itaewon Tragedy. "My deepest condolences for the tragedy that occurred," wrote Puan. After placing the wreath, Puan and Megawati followed the road in the Itaewon area. The two of them came to the alley which became the center of the heartbreaking event on October 29, 2022. To this day, residents are still seen visiting the scene of the incident by putting flowers and praying. There were also small notes attached by residents near the place where the public put flower bouquets. According to Puan, the Itaewon Tragedy is a valuable lesson for event organizers involving the masses. He considered, there must be security operational standards for events that invite further public crowds. The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture said that the Itaewon Tragedy, which started with the Halloween celebration, should also be a lesson for Indonesia. Moreover, similar incidents have also happened in Indonesia some time ago. " “ once again I represent the Indonesian people express my condolences to all South Koreans for the Itaewon Tragedy," said Puan. Previously, Puan also expressed her condolences for the Itaewon Tragedy which injured 196 people when she met with the Chairman of the South Korean National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo. Puan had mentioned that Indonesia experienced a similar incident during a soccer match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang. “ I would like to express my deep condolences for the tragedy that occurred in Itaewon on October 29, 2022. A similar tragedy also occurred in Indonesia, at the Kanjuruhan stadium, early last October,” said Puan. This, said Puan, shows that it is necessary for all parties to strengthen post-pandemic mass control management. "And preventive measures are needed to prevent overcapacity somewhere. This is necessary to control public euphoria to gather at this time," said Puan.