Lee Jang-woo, Mayor of Daejeon, said, "I am deeply sorry for the confusion in the state affairs."

Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo issued a statement this morning (4th) and expressed his deep regret for the confusion in state affairs.

He/she then said that he/she may have been anxious and worried about citizens, but he/she hopes that he/she will put down his/her worries and return to his/her daily life and engage in a normal life.

Mayor Lee added that Daejeon City officials will concentrate on their work without shaking so that there will be no inconvenience to citizens, and the mayor will also do his best to protect citizens' property and lives.

Earlier, after martial law was declared, Daejeon Metropolitan City convened an emergency meeting at 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. today.