More than 150 people die at Halloween celebration in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
More than 150 people were killed in Itaewon, known as an international and popular nightlife district in Seoul, South Korea. An estimated 22,000 people reside in Itaewon but nearly 100,000 people flocked to the district’s narrow streets to celebrate Halloween. Although Halloween isn’t a traditional holiday in South Korea, it has become increasingly popular, especially as the country’s foreign national population has risen. This was the first Halloween celebration since COVID restrictions and social-distancing measures had been lifted.
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Update 10/31/22: As the investigation of the tragic Halloween incident in Itaewon (Seoul) continues, South Korean authorities have confirmed that at least 154 people were killed. According to the Korean Ministry of Interior and Safety, of the 154 dead, 12 were teenagers and 103 were in their 20s; 55 were men and 99 were women; 26 were foreign nationals.
Now, reports and families are beginning to release details of some of the victims. Swipe below to read some of the stories. Warning, these stories are incredibly sad and will be difficult to read/process for many readers.
🙏 Condolences to the victims and their family and friends during this very difficult period of mourning.
Update 11/1/22: As the investigation of the tragic Halloween incident in Itaewon (Seoul) continues, South Korean authorities have confirmed that at least 156 people were killed. New details are now confirming the first emergency call was placed hours before the deadly incident. This adds to the public outcry that government officials and authorities were woefully unprepared for the 100,000+ people who gathered in Itaewon.
Swipe to read the transcript of the first emergency calls + statements from government officials and authorities.
🙏 Condolences to the victims, their family and friends, and all of South Korea during this period of grief. This tragedy has affected many parts of the world as 26 foreign nationals were among those killed, including victims from the United States, China, Iran, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, Australia, Norway, France, Russia, Austria, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
