South Korea’s president convened an emergency meeting, and Seoul’s mayor cut short a trip to Europe in order to return to address the crisis.
A Halloween nightmare unfolded in South Korea as more than 100 party-goers died and many more were injured as they attempted to enjoy the holiday on Saturday evening.
A crushing crowd surge resulted in at least 120 deaths and more than 100 injuries, according to South Korean news reports, which cited local fire authorities. The stampede led to dozens of people going into cardiac arrest in Seoul’s crowded Itaewon nightlife district near the Hamilton Hotel.
