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Survivors Say Itaewon Stampede Occurred ‘Instantly’ as People were Pushed Down in Narrow Alley

Survivors Say Itaewon Stampede Occurred ‘Instantly’ as People were Pushed Down in Narrow Alley

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Witnesses and survivors on Sunday said an overnight stampede that killed at least 151 people occurred after a massive group of people celebrating Halloween surged into a narrow downhill alley and were instantly pushed down by others. The deadliest stampede in South Korea’s history happened Saturday night in the [...]

At Least 153 Killed, 133 Injured in Halloween Stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon

At Least 153 Killed, 133 Injured in Halloween Stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — At least 153 people have been killed and 133 others injured in a deadly stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon district as huge crowds of partygoers, many in their 20s, converged in the entertainment district for late-night Halloween celebrations. The deadliest stampede in South Korea’s history happened Saturday night in a [...]

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has placed the popular nightlife district of Itaewon in central Seoul off-limits for the upcoming Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The multicultural district has been popular among foreigners and some South Koreans for Halloween celebrations, but concerns have risen [...]

Popular Seoul Clubs to Close on Halloween Weekend

Popular Seoul Clubs to Close on Halloween Weekend

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Popular clubs in Seoul’s hip districts of Itaewon, Hongdae and Gangnam will close this Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. According to customer notices seen Wednesday, these large-capacity clubs will close the same day until next Tuesday. “Following consultations with health authorities and local governments, we [...]

Constitutional Petition Filed Against Collecting Mobile Phone Data in Handling Itaewon Cluster

Constitutional Petition Filed Against Collecting Mobile Phone Data in Handling Itaewon Cluster

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Civic groups have petitioned the Constitutional Court to declare that the government’s massive collection of mobile phone data for contact tracing to stem the spread of COVID-19 was unconstitutional. The five groups led by two influential civic groups — MINBYUN-Lawyers for a Democracy Society and People’s Solidarity for Participatory [...]

LGBT Activists Call on Sexual Minorities to Get Tested for Coronavirus

LGBT Activists Call on Sexual Minorities to Get Tested for Coronavirus

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Hatred towards sexual minorities is spreading following a coronavirus outbreak at clubs commonly frequented by members of the gay community in Itaewon. Activists for the rights of sexual minorities are joining hands to ensure that gender minorities receive coronavirus tests without falling victim to discrimination and stereotyping. Seven activist [...]

Cellular Base Stations Track Down Itaewon Clubbers amid Spike in Coronavirus Cases

Cellular Base Stations Track Down Itaewon Clubbers amid Spike in Coronavirus Cases

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to recent a recent spike in coronavirus cases tied to clubbers in the popular entertainment district of Itaewon, mobile carriers submitted lists of people who accessed mobile base stations near the clubs and bars on Tuesday. The government has started to use the list to identify individuals [...]