Renewed search for unrecovered remains from Jeju Air crash halted after protests from families

A renewed search for unrecovered remains from the Jeju Air crash from December 2024 was halted Monday after just one day, after bereaved families protested what they called chaotic field management and a lack of expertise.

2026-04-14

Three years later, tragedy still hangs over Itaewon as police strengthen safety procedures for Halloween

Music pulsed from bars and partygoers packed the narrow alleys of Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood on Saturday night, but police lines, safety signs and barricades underscored a lingering unease three years after the crowd crush that killed 159 people.

2025-10-27

11 years after Sewol tragedy, time still hasn't healed all

Memorials around the nation observed the 11th anniversary of the tragic Sewol ferry sinking on Wednesday.

2025-04-16

A rebirth of the Kursk tragedy

The blood shed by North Korean boys may turn into armory pointing directly at us.

2024-11-03

National Assembly holds Itaewon tragedy memorial event as lawmakers pledge to find truth

Tears fell from the eyes of survivors and victims' bereaved family members as they gathered at a somber memorial event to commemorate the second anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Tuesday.

2024-10-29

The long road from a dark alley: 2 years on, the Itaewon crush remains unresolved

Despite two years passing, there is still no satisfactory resolution to the cause and responsibility of the Itaewon crowd crush.

2024-10-29

'We still don’t know how he died': For foreign families of Itaewon victims, grief persists and questions remain

Two years after the Itaewon tragedy, foreign families of victims continue to grapple with profound grief and unanswered questions as they seek closure and accountability.

2024-10-28

Prosecutors recommend 7-year prison term for Yongsan chief over Itaewon crowd crush

Prosecutors recommended that the former head of the Yongsan District Office, Park Hee-young, get seven years in prison for her role in the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush.

2024-07-15

A decade after Sewol disaster, safety awareness at sea remains a problem

A decade has passed since the Sewol ferry sinking, but man-made ship disasters remain a problem. Critics warn that social disasters and casualties will persist without heightened safety awareness.

2024-04-18

After Sewol, Jindo suffers from the passing of the buck (KOR)

I hope the memorial space for the tragedy will not be disturbed again due to the operating cost after it finally opened after all the twists and turns.