South Korea's Yoon declares national mourning period over stampede - Yonhap


  • World
  • Sunday, 30 Oct 2022

Rescue teams work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday declared national mourning period over a stampede during Halloween festivities, saying it was so miserable to see such a disaster happening in the heart of Seoul, the Yonhap news agency reported.

(Reporting by Hyonhee Shin; Editing by William Mallard)

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Syrian intelligence says it thwarted Islamic State attack on Shi'ite shrine
Los Angeles wildfires spark insurance anxiety among victims
Suspected killer of former Cambodia lawmaker sent to Thailand
Russia says Ukrainian drones injure three in Tambov region
Jeju Air black box data missing from crucial minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says
Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid
Myanmar military air strike kills dozens in Rakhine village, UN says
Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease - for now
Israel bombs power station and two ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen
IMF chief says global economy faces heightened uncertainty on U.S. trade policy

Others Also Read