New probe into deadly crush


The parliament has passed a Bill to set up a new probe into a deadly 2022 Halloween crowd crush which left more than 150 mostly young people dead.

Tens of thousands of mainly young people had gathered on Oct 29, 2022, to enjoy the first post-pandemic holiday celebrations in Seoul’s popular Itaewon nightlife district.

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