SEOUL, Families of the victims, survivors and activists will hold a grand ceremony in Seoul, South Korea today. In remembrance of the tragic crowding that left 159 people dead in Itaewon on Halloween one year ago.

The family of the deceased said in a statement: A public memorial service will be held to remember the deceased. and to promise never to give up on finding the truth that has not yet been revealed. Around 100,000 people are expected to attend, including families of victims, survivors, activists, parliamentarians and government officials. The family will move from the scene of the incident in Itaewon to Seoul City Hall for a rally in the evening.

People posted messages of condolence at the alley where the incident occurred.

The death crowding incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. local time on October 29, 2022, while many people Most of them in their 20s and 30s were celebrating Halloween in large numbers in Itaewon, on the outskirts of Seoul, as it was held without social distancing measures for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2018. 2020 left 159 people dead, including 27 foreigners, and 196 injured, making it the deadliest massacre in South Korean history. Families of the victims are calling on authorities to reveal the truth about what happened and punish those responsible. Because although there is a formal investigation and trial process But so far no official has been convicted.

Source: Thai News Agency