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Itaewon tragedy anniversary and commemorations

Overview

As the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy approaches, the South Korean government, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and bereaved families are organizing memorial events. These include a ‘Citizen Memorial Service’ scheduled for October 24 at Seoul Plaza and a formal ‘4th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony’ on October 29 at Gwanghwamun North Plaza, which is expected to host approximately 1,000 attendees.

In conjunction with these commemorations, members of the Itaewon Disaster Bereaved Families Association and the Citizen Countermeasures Committee held a march through central Seoul. Participants distributed purple ribbons and demanded a full investigation into the cause of the disaster and accountability for those responsible.

While a joint prosecution-police investigation team recently concluded its activities following changes in criminal procedure laws, police have established a special investigation team to continue remaining inquiries.

Entities

Ministry of the Interior and Safety · Gwanghwamun Square · Itaewon Disaster Bereaved Families Association · Jeong Bora · Seoul Plaza

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Itaewon disaster bereaved families march in Seoul for accountability

    Itaewon disaster bereaved families marched through Seoul to demand accountability and a full investigation ahead of the tragedy's 4th anniversary.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South Korea to hold memorial events for 4th anniversary of Itaewon tragedy

    South Korea will hold official memorial services on October 24 and 29 to mark the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy, featuring a public ceremony and a formal memorial at Gwanghwamun.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · kyeonggi.com · mbn.mk.co.kr