Why 2022 Korean Halloween was a Tragidy
Date and Time
The incident occurred on October 29, 2022, around 22:20 KST in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul.
Casualties
The tragedy resulted in 159 fatalities and 196 injuries
Crowd Size
Thousands of people, mainly young adults, had gathered in Itaewon for Halloween celebrations.
Location
The crush happened in a narrow alleyway off the main road, which became dangerously overcrowded
Warnings Ignored
Despite multiple warnings about the overcrowding, adequate safety measures were not implemented
Police Response
The police response was criticized as inadequate, with insufficient reinforcements sent to manage the crowd.
International Impact
Among the victims were 27 foreign nationals from various countries, including the US, Norway, Sri Lanka, and Japan
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