31.10.2022 - 08:17 [ Korea Broadcasting System ]

Investigation Begins for Itaewon Crowd Crush that Killed 154, Wounded 149

Anchor: The death toll from the horrific crowd crush in Seoul‘s Itaewon area over the weekend stood at 154 as of Monday morning, including 26 foreigners and six underaged students. As the police investigate the cause of the tragic incident, the government has said it would extend up to 15 million won for funeral expenses and cover medical bills through the national health insurance.
Choi You Sun reports.