On the 12th, Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party’s candidate for Daegu mayor, wrote on Facebook that he was \"devastated\" and offered \"deep condolences on behalf of all Daegu citizens.\"
He added that \"children's safety is a nonnegotiable top priority\" and pledged to work toward a safer Daegu.
Lee Cheol-woo, the People Power Party candidate for governor of North Gyeongsang, said he was \"devastated\" and expressed his condolences, offering prayers for the young child.
Kang Eun-hee, a candidate for Daegu superintendent of education, described the incident as \"unspeakably sad\" and extended her sympathies to the bereaved family.
Lim Seong-mu, another Daegu superintendent candidate, said, \"Life and safety are values we cannot trade for anything,\" and pledged to prioritize a full fact-finding effort, measures to prevent recurrence, and a review of safety systems in schools.
Im Jong-sik, a candidate for North Gyeongsang superintendent of education, also vowed to strengthen protections for children so that such a tragedy does not happen again.
Kim Sang-dong, a fellow candidate for North Gyeongsang superintendent of education, posted that \"a flower that never had the chance to bloom has fallen,\" saying he will honor the loss with a renewed commitment to a safer world.
The Samsung Lions baseball team and the club's staff posted an image of white chrysanthemums on social media that day, offered their \"deepest condolences,\" and expressed sympathy to the family.
The incident began when the elementary student, who had visited Daejeonsa Temple in Juwangsan National Park with family, went missing after saying, \"I'll just go up a little and come back.\"
The child was last seen climbing the mountain wearing a Samsung Lions uniform and carrying a bottle of water; he never returned.
