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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Seoul Police Chief Indicted for Halloween Crush Disaster"

The head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Kim Kwang-ho, has been indicted for negligence in connection with the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people. The incident occurred during the annual Halloween festivities in the Itaewon entertainment district, where dense crowds led to a deadly stampede. Authorities, including the police, are accused of failing to devise safety measures and take appropriate steps after calls for rescue started coming in.

via Reuters|

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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via BBC.com|

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