Event Brief
Itaewon Crowd Crush Inquiry Begins in South Korea
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: The public inquiry into the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush opened with emotional testimonies and accusations against police mishandling.
WHO: South Korea
WHAT: Public inquiry into Itaewon crowd crush
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM ET
WHERE: Itaewon
WHY: To investigate failures in emergency response during the crowd crush
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