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South Korean Police Seek Manslaughter Charges Over Deadly Crowd Crush
By Kim Tong-hyung
Despite anticipating a weekend crowd of more than 100,000, Seoul police had assigned just 137 officers to Itaewon on the day of the crush.
The Public Safety Implications of the Itaewon Tragedy
By Chelsie Alexandre
The crowd crush disaster in Itaewon sparked anxiety over pervasive public safety concerns that South Koreans face daily.
South Korean Officials Admit Responsibility in Halloween Tragedy
By Hyung-Jin Kim
National police chief Yoon Hee Keun said there were many urgent calls from citizens notifying authorities about the potential danger of the crowd gathering in Itaewon.
South Korea Probes Halloween Crowd Surge as Nation Mourns
By Hyung-Jin Kim
154 people were killed during Halloween celebrations in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, South Korea's deadliest disaster since 2014.
Will South Korea Relocate Its Administrative Capital?
By Tae-jun Kang
The Democratic Party raised the idea amid soaring real estate prices in Seoul -- and dwindling populations in the rest of the country.
COVID-19: Life in Seoul Amid the Epidemic
By Katrin Park
With the most coronavirus cases outside of China, South Korea is now living through its own real-life drama.
Is It Necessary for South Korea to Nurture Another Financial Hub?
By Tae-jun Kang
Building an additional international financial center in Jeonbuk could simply be a waste of money.
‘Begpacking’ Phenomenon Draws Scrutiny in South Korea
By Jenna Gibson
Seeing white tourists begging on the streets for travel money has become increasingly common in Seoul.
South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?
By Kyle Ferrier
Can South Korea's government encourage development outside of Seoul?
How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Black Panther and Age of Ultron did not focus on the unique highlights of Korean cities.
How Life Goes on in the Shadow of North Korea
By Frank Ahrens
South Koreans have very much their own take on the threat from the North.
South Korea to Add More Missiles Capable of Hitting All of North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s military will greatly increase the number of Hyunmoo ballistic and cruise missiles in its arsenal.
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