Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Sunday instructed the Seoul metropolis authorities to conduct a joint probe with the inside ministry right into a latest river bus accident and draw up essential security measures.
On Saturday, one of many boats that run on the water bus service alongside the Han River got here to a cease close to a dock in southeastern Seoul whereas passing via shallow waters. All 82 passengers aboard had been safely rescued by police and fireplace authorities.
Kim expressed grave issues over the general security of the service, together with whether or not the Seoul metropolis authorities had factored in topographic circumstances when selecting the areas for stops and operation routes, in keeping with Kim’s workplace.
In a press release, town authorities apologized for inflicting inconvenience to the general public and vowed to extra completely examine operation. All security response measures had been usually carried out following the incident, it added.
The water bus service is a key challenge launched by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon however has confronted criticism over its security, primarily from the ruling bloc.
