![S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667310032_HanDucksoo.jpg)
S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
![Itaewon tragedy: Malaysia expresses condolences to South Korea Itaewon tragedy: Malaysia expresses condolences to South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661345532_Saifuddin.jpg)
Itaewon tragedy: Malaysia expresses condolences to South Korea
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah expressed Malaysia's condolences to the people of South Korea for the stampede at the Halloween party in Itaewon district.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Malaysians in Seoul in need of assistance, latest update can contact embassy Malaysians in Seoul in need of assistance, latest update can contact embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41667102475_stampede.jpg)
Malaysians in Seoul in need of assistance, latest update can contact embassy
Malaysians in need of consular assistance or update after the deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district on Saturday can contact the embassy.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Sudden crowd surge at narrow 4-metre-wide downward alley blamed for deadliest stampede Sudden crowd surge at narrow 4-metre-wide downward alley blamed for deadliest stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667128272_Itaewon.jpg)
Sudden crowd surge at narrow 4-metre-wide downward alley blamed for deadliest stampede
A sudden surge of Halloween crowds instantly packed a narrow 4-metre-wide downhill alley in Seoul's Itaewon district, resulted in the deadliest stampede in South Korea.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81667077874_stampede.jpg)
Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush
World leaders have sent messages of condolences and support to South Korea after a deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district killed at least 151 people during Halloween celebrations.
Sun Oct 30 2022
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19 foreigners killed in Itaewon stampede
At least 19 foreigners have been confirmed dead in a stampede at Seoul's Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![At least 146 killed in stampede at Halloween event in South Korea At least 146 killed in stampede at Halloween event in South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667061528_SouthKoreaHallowee.jpg)
At least 146 killed in stampede at Halloween event in South Korea
A further 150 people were injured in the melee in Seoul's Itaewon district, Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station.
Sat Oct 29 2022