Unity Day

In honor of Unity Day on Oct. 19, each of the schools in the district
held special activities and events with the theme of kindness,
acceptance and inclusion. As part of the national campaign against
bullying, students and staff were encouraged to wear orange to show
their support for a safe and tolerant school and community. These themes
were incorporated into classroom lessons, schoolwide activities and art
projects districtwide. Students at CCS honored the day by taking a
pledge of kindness, signing a large banner to signify their commitment
and CBS planted their Pinwheels for Peace in the shape of a peace sign.a 500-meter radius from the site of the explosion were severely damaged. Approximately 9,500 buildings were affected by the explosion, which left about 10,000 people without a home. Residential apartment buildings, the city's first, were constructed to accommodate the displaced.

Financial and political costs
Financial damage was extensive; property losses alone were estimated to be ₩23 billion won; the government allocated ₩13 billion won for the recovery effort.

Transportation Minister Choi Kyung-rok resigned soon thereafter.

See also

1995 Daegu gas explosions

References

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