Tragedy in Itaewon: A Halloween Nightmare

This chapter examines the harrowing crowd crush in Itaewon, Seoul, which resulted in over 150 fatalities during a Halloween celebration. It scrutinizes the delayed police response to emergency calls and the subsequent political fallout, as calls for accountability surge. Through personal accounts and public sentiment, the narrative highlights the urgent need for improved emergency preparedness and a thorough investigation into the systemic failures that contributed to the tragedy.