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Audit Links Itaewon Disaster to Police Gaps After Presidential Office Move

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Halloween night in Itaewon began like any other — laughter spilling out of bars, music vibrating through narrow alleys — until it became a tragedy that left 159 people dead and a nation in disbelief. Now, nearly three years later, a government audit has concluded that one of the [...]

Role of Administrative Authorities Questioned in Itaewon Disaster

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Questions are increasingly raised as to whether the Itaewon disaster could have been prevented with preparatory safety measures by the administrative authorities and police. Some critics say the Seoul city government, the office of Yongsan Ward to which Itaewon belongs and police should have taken sufficient accident prevention measures [...]