요약 본문
In early October, the Ministry of Justice decided to withdraw and abandon appeals against the state in the state compensation lawsuit related to the Yeosu-Suncheon 10/19 incident to swiftly address the rights of the victims. Accordingly, by the end of November, the state withdrew its appeals in 12 cases that were in the second trial for 195 victims and abandoned its appeals in 22 cases that were sentenced in the first and second trials for 339 victims.
The Yeosu-Suncheon incident, which occurred in 1948, was a tragic event, and many victims have fought for their rights for several decades. This decision to withdraw and abandon appeals marks an important turning point for these victims, enabling them to receive compensation more quickly and effectively.
Through this action, the Ministry of Justice aimed to alleviate the suffering of the victims. By abandoning state appeals, the victims will promptly have their rights recognized based on the court ruling. This is considered a significant move by the Ministry to strongly express its commitment to social justice and victim relief.