In 2022, a tragic crowd crush in Seoul led to major national safety reforms
The 2022 Halloween celebrations in Seoul turned into a devastating tragedy when a massive crowd became trapped in a narrow alley, sparking a global conversation about urban safety and emergency management.
On October 29, 2022, the vibrant nightlife district of Itaewon in Seoul became the site of a horrific crowd crush that claimed at least 156 lives. Tens of thousands of young revelers had gathered for the first unrestricted Halloween event since the pandemic, but the sheer density of people in a sloped, narrow alleyway led to a fatal surge.
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