Seoul Police Chief Charged in Halloween Crush

The chief of police in Seoul, South Korea, has been charged with negligence over a Halloween crush that left 159 people dead in 2022. Kim Kwang-ho is accused of failing to ensure there were enough officers in the Itaewon nightlife district, where more than 100,000 people had gathered. Some victims' relatives have welcomed the charge but called for the police chief to step down immediately and face trial. An investigation found that weak planning and a poor emergency response contributed to the tragedy, and the families of the victims are calling for severe punishment for Mr. Kim.