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North Korea threatens US with ‘powerful measures’ over drills

North Korea threatened to unleash a powerful action if the U.S. does not halt joint military drills with partners including South Korea, in what might be an effort by Kim Jong Un to lay the ground for his first nuclear test in five years.

Tribune News Service

S.Korea police chief says crowd control at site of Halloween crush was inadequate

South Korea's police chief said on Tuesday that crowd control in the area where a crush killed more than 150 party-goers in central Seoul was "inadequate."

Reuters

South Korea vows tough action, moving to quell anger over Halloween crush

South Korea moved to calm public outrage on Tuesday over a Halloween party crush that killed more than 150 people, most of them young, promising a speedy and intensive inquiry and calling for tough new safety measures to prevent similar disasters.

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North Korea warns US of 'powerful' response to allied drills

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States for expanding combined military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for an invasion

The Independent UK

Resetting Asean's climate agenda

High inflation, rising interest rates, falling currencies and volatile energy prices, together with an economic slowdown and post-pandemic budget woes, may increase pressure on the Asean+3 -- the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, together with China, Japan and South Korea -- to scale back efforts to…

Bangkok Post

Tourism jitters following Seoul Halloween tragedy

Thai tourism operators expressed concerns over crowded events and urged related authorities to be prepared for possible accidents after the tragedy at Itaewon in South Korea during a Halloween event.

Bangkok Post

Firetraps need fixing

Saturday's tragedy in South Korea's Itaewon district has raised concerns about the management of crowded entertainment areas in many cities around the world.

Bangkok Post

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North Korea calls on United States, South Korea to stop joint military exercises

North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop large-scale military exercises in the region, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from Pyongyang, KCNA reported, citing a North Korean foreign ministry statement.

Reuters

After Seoul's Halloween tragedy, South Koreans are searching for answers

As the police launch an investigation, the country is mourning the victims of Saturday night's deadly stampede in Itaewon. Eyewitnesses are lamenting the lack of crowd control measures.

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South Korea: What happened in the deadly Halloween disaster in Seoul?

At least 154 people died in a stampede in Itaweon

Evening Standard

South Korea opens probe into deadly Halloween crowd crush in Seoul

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited an altar set up near Seoul City Hall to mourn the 154 people killed in a crowd crush, as his government launched an investigation into one of the country’s deadliest incidents in years.

Tribune News Service

King Charles offers condolences to South Korea after crowd surge deaths

Funerals for some of the 154 victims have started taking place

Wales Online

'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deaths

South Korean officials are facing tough questions about preparations for Halloween celebrations and demands for accountability after a crowd surge at the festivities left more than 150 people dead

The Independent UK

What happened at Itaewon? How Seoul stampede happened as Korea enters national mourning

South Korea is in national mourning after more than 150 people died in a crowd surge over the weekend. Here's how the tragedy unfolded at Itaewon district on Saturday night

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Japanese woman killed was studying in Seoul

Mei Tomikawa, a 26-year-old Japanese woman said to have died in a crowd crush in Itaewon, Seoul, had been studying in the South Korea capital since June.

Bangkok Post

Seoul crush victim's parents to borrow B400,000 to bring body home

PHETCHABUN: The father and mother of the Thai student who lost her life in a horrifying crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in Seoul are desperate to bring her body home, their daughter's final journey.

Daily Mirror

K Pop singer and actor Lee Jihan dies at 24 in Seoul Halloween stampede

Lee Jihan, who also appeared in the popular boy band competition show Produce 101, was among those who died in the Itaewon crowd crush tragedy in Seoul, South Korea

Reuters

South Korea's deadly Halloween crush was avoidable, experts say

Proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least reduced the surge of Halloween party-goers in alleys that led to a crush and the deaths of 154 people, safety experts said on Monday.

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Evening Standard

King sends message of condolence to South Korea following crowd surge deaths

President Yoon has declared a one-week national mourning period and ordered flags at government buildings and public offices to fly at half mast.

The Guardian - UK

Business blogs, newsletters and emails: how to demonstrate knowledge and win new customers

For any service business, being able to promote commercial insight is vital. Here, the consultancy Intralink explains how it uses content marketing to bring its expertise to wider attention

The Independent UK

Charles sends message of condolence to South Korea following crowd surge deaths

President Yoon has declared a one-week national mourning period and ordered flags at government buildings and public offices to fly at half mast.

Evening Standard

Seoul crowd crush leaves South Koreans heartbroken

Emotions ran high as hundreds of mourners came to Seoul Plaza on Monday morning to pay tribute to the victims of a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people on Saturday night. The number of deaths from the crush during weekend Halloween celebrations increased to 154, 26 of whom…

Bangkok Post

Bangkok Bar Show returns at Royal Bangkok Sports Club

After a three-year absence (due to reasons that I am tired of mentioning), the Bangkok Bar Show is back, albeit bigger and better. Founded by Niks Anuman of Teens Of Thailand, Asia Today and Independence, and Colin Chia of Find The Locker Room, BKK Bar Show is about celebrating Thailand’s…

Reuters

South Korea fears further economic cooling as concerts, festivals canceled after Halloween crush

Across South Korea, events such as autumn foliage festivals and K-Pop concerts are canceled, and grief-stricken communities are putting off gatherings after a Seoul crowd crush killed at least 154 people, threatening to crimp growth further.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea opens investigation into deadly Itaewon crowd crush in Seoul

Shops closed and concerts cancelled after Halloween party surge kills more than 150 people, as questions raised over crowd control

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