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4th Anniversary of Itaewon Disaster
Memorial Service on 24th at Seoul Plaza
In short
On the 4th anniversary of the October 29 Itaewon Disaster, a memorial service was held at Seoul City Hall Plaza on the 24th.
Prime Minister Han Seung-soo and approximately 2,000 people including bereaved families of foreign victims mourned the victims together.
A government-hosted remembrance ceremony will also be held separately at Gwanghwamun Plaza on the 29th.
Key facts
| When | A citizens' memorial service was held at Seoul City Hall Plaza at 5:30 PM on the 24th. |
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| Who | The Ministry of the Interior and Safety, bereaved families association, citizens' council, and Seoul City jointly organized the event. |
| What | Prime Minister Han Seung-soo and approximately 2,000 attendees participated, including bereaved families from 10 foreign countries, about 30 people. |
| How | Mourning 160 victims, attendees pledged to pursue truth-finding and establish safety measures. |
What it means for me
The event itself is a memorial in nature with no direct impact on specific readers.
