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![South Korean Police Seek Manslaughter Charges Over Deadly Crowd Crush South Korean Police Seek Manslaughter Charges Over Deadly Crowd Crush](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-13-153211.jpg)
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 The Public Safety Implications of the Itaewon Tragedy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-30-140930.jpg)
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 South Korean Officials Admit Responsibility in Halloween Tragedy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-01-145031.jpg)
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 South Korea Probes Halloween Crowd Surge as Nation Mourns](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-31-115014.jpg)
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? Will South Korea Relocate Its Administrative Capital?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-08-05-9.jpg)
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 COVID-19: Life in Seoul Amid the Epidemic](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-03-11.jpg)
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? Is It Necessary for South Korea to Nurture Another Financial Hub?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-blur-1853262-1920-1.jpg)
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 ‘Begpacking’ Phenomenon Draws Scrutiny in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-7274090732_639cf2fd35_k.jpg)
‘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? South Korea’s Innovation Cities: If You Build Them, Will Anyone Come?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-skyscraper-3228264_1280.jpg)
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 How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-27667432132_4f675f3b8c_z.jpg)
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 How Life Goes on in the Shadow of North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-26_13-28-09.jpg)
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 South Korea to Add More Missiles Capable of Hitting All of North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_11-35-23.jpg)
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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