Relatives of victims of last year's Halloween crush in Seoul demand an independent investigation as they mark the anniversary with a memorial service. The disaster, which killed 159 people, was one of the biggest peacetime disasters in South Korea. The families and supporters chanted slogans asking for a sincere apology and the resignation of the safety minister. They also called for the legislation of a special law to investigate the cause of the disaster and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Bereaved relatives of victims of last year’s devastating Halloween crush in Seoul and their supporters demanded an independent investigation into the disaster as they marked the anniversary with a massive memorial service.
In a speech, Lee Jeong-min, a representative for the families, urged Mr Yoon to support efforts to legislate a special law to open an independent investigation into the disaster. The victims’ families said they had invited Mr Yoon to the memorial ceremony, but he instead visited a Seoul church to attend a service for the victims.
More than 20 police and other officials are reportedly on trial over the disaster. But no top-level officials have been charged or held accountable – a reason why the families and opposition politicians are calling for an independent probe. Israel's PM warns ground operation in Gaza 'only the beginning' as he declares 'second war of independence'Israel confirms 'best soldiers and commanders' operating in Gaza as military chief says Hamas war 'entering new stage'
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