The ruling and opposition parties mourn the death of a Bucheon fire firefighter... Promise to ‘improve firefighting treatment’ (comprehensive)

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Mina Choi Pyeong-cheon = On the 17th, the ruling and opposition parties mourned Fire Commissioner Kim Jin-seok, who died on the line while extinguishing a fire at a factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, and emphasized that the government must fulfill its responsibility to protect the safety and lives of firefighters.

Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, wrote on Facebook on this day, "I express my sincere and deepest condolences to the bereaved family who is facing a deep sadness that cannot be measured or consoled. I once again express my deep gratitude and respect to the firefighters, the heroes in uniform who are the first to step up to the face of danger to the people and do not hesitate."

Representative Kim said, “We will do our best to provide courtesy and support for the bereaved families worthy of their noble sacrifice,” and added, “We will make more policy efforts to create a safe working environment for firefighters and strengthen support.”

Floor leader Han Byeong-do said on Facebook, "Even at this moment, the dedication of firefighters who go to the field to protect the lives and safety of the people is more noble and valuable than anything else," and emphasized, "It is the nation's duty to give appropriate respect to their sacrifice and dedication."

He continued, "The Democratic Party will strive to provide support to improve the safety and treatment of firefighters so that they can perform their mission in a safer environment," and added, "We will take great care to ensure that there is no neglect in respect of firefighters killed in the line of duty and support for their bereaved families."

Jang Dong-hyuk, CEO of the People Power Party, wrote on Facebook, “I bow my head and pray for the soul of the deceased,” and “I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and sincerely hope for a speedy recovery for the injured firefighters.”

Representative Jang emphasized, “For firefighters, the danger of a fire scene is an unavoidable fate,” and “the country must generously support firefighters so that they can perform their duties more safely.”

Floor leader Jeong Jeong-sik also said on Facebook, "I feel indescribable despair and sadness upon hearing that he passed away, leaving behind his beloved wife and young daughter who will enter elementary school next year."

Floor Leader Jeong said, “It is the responsibility of the state to support the families of firefighters who died on the line of duty and devoted themselves to their lives,” and added, “We will carefully examine and further strengthen the support system and budget for the families of firefighters who died on the line of duty.”

The ruling and opposition party leaders also pay condolences to the late Kim Jin-seok's funeral at Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital.

Democratic Party floor leader Han Byeong-do and Secretary-General Han Jeong-ae paid condolences this afternoon, and Representative Kim Min-seok, who is on a schedule in Busan, will visit the funeral on the afternoon of the 18th.

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, floor leader Jeong Jeong-sik, and Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong are scheduled to pay condolences on the morning of the 18th.

Shin Jang-sik, leader of the Reform Party of Korea, and Secretary-General Jeong Chun-saeng paid condolences this afternoon, while New Reform Party Emergency Response Committee Chairman Lee Ki-in and floor leader Cheon Har-ram paid condolences on the morning of the 18th.