2022 Halloween crowd crush in Itaewon results in 160 deaths; three officers sentenced for negligence, with former chief Lee Im-jae receiving a three-year term.

A South Korean court has sentenced three police officers for their negligence in handling the 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Itaewon's nightlife district, which resulted in nearly 160 deaths. Lee Im-jae, the former police chief, received a three-year sentence, while others received two years and a suspended term. This marks the first official convictions over the tragedy, yet no senior officials have been charged, prompting criticism from victims' families.

September 30, 2024
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