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A humidifier disinfectant from a renowned international brand... containing a toxic chemical... took lives in Korea... and almost went unnoticed.
President Moon met with the survivors of the ordeal and family members of the victims.
Hwang Hojun zooms in on the move by the top office to reach out and comfort those affected by the tragedy that dates back to 2011.
It was a rare moment where the sitting President of South Korea not only met with the victims of the humidifier disinfectant scandal that has claimed dozens of lives in Korea... but also apologized to them.


"Today, as the president, I offer my sincere apology on behalf of the government"


The scandal which claimed the lives of 73 Koreans and affected more than 110 others who used a toxic humidifier disinfectant... first came into light in 2011, long before the launch of the new Moon Jae-in administration.
However, to the 15 survivors and family members invited to the Blue House, President Moon reiterated the reason the government exists is to protect the lives and safety of the people.
He took a jab at the previous administrations, saying the government has evidently failed to prevent a fatal incident or deal with the aftermath properly.
The President also vowed that the government will support the victims, including offering them financial compensation, and that he'll make sure that no tragedy like this will ever happen again.
These weren't empty words as earlier in the day, during the weekly cabinet meeting that President Moon himself chaired, the government leaders decided to introduce a prior approval system for biocidal products, such as disinfectants, starting next year, through a change in the current legislation.
According to the Blue House, the revision is to prevent any damage caused by toxic chemicals when using a biocide or a biocidal product,... and to establish a proactive problem management system.
It will also require the sellers to provide customers with information on the substances their products contain, and any precautions needed when using them.


"After hearing what the victims of the toxic chemical scandal for about two hours, President Moon vowed that he will try to implement their requests to future counter measures to prevent such tragedies.
He also said he will ask for Parliament's cooperation for the passing of the revision.
Hwang Hojun, Arirang News"

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