New memorial space to replace memorial altar for Sewol-ho ferry disaster

Now, after more than four years and eight months, the memorial altar set up in Seoul's iconic Gwanghwamun Square for the victims of the Sewol-ho ferry disaster... is being removed.
We connect live to our reporter Choi Si-young on the scene.
So, Si-young, why is it being removed today and what's happening next?

"Well, Jiyoon. The families of the victims have voluntarily decided to remove the memorial altar AND, with the approval of Seoul Metropolitan government, establish a new memorial space here in Gwanghwamun Square."

The families of the victims set up the memorial altar three months after the ferry disaster, demanding a special law that enables an independent comprehensive investigation of the disaster.
Around one-point-two million people have visited the altar so far.
With the remodeling of Gwanghwamun Square slated for January next year, the families have come to remove the altar.
The portraits of the deceased have already been moved to the Seoul Metropolitan Government library.

Now the new space,... in families' words, will be a "new start" to uncover the "truth" about the disaster. The new space will not only serve to remember those ferry victims,... but also look back on other national disasters the country has suffered.
So, the space isn't just for the Sewol-ho ferry tragedy but will symbolize the country's commitment to a society safe from disasters.
The space is scheduled to open next month,... just in time to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Sewol-ho tragedy.

That's all from me at this hour, back to you Jiyoon.