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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…

Evening Standard

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…

Bangkok Post

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Seoul stampede: South Korean PM pledges ‘thorough investigation’ into crush that killed 154

Police are investigating footage of the disaster and speaking to witnesses

Evening Standard

South Korea's Yoon calls for safety measures over unorganised large gatherings

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called for safety measures over unorganised large gatherings during a meeting on Monday, his spokesman said, following a Halloween stampede in Seoul over the weekend that killed more than 150 people.

Reuters

Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president

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Two American college students among the 154 people killed in Seoul crowd disaster

Steven Blesi and Anna Gieske, both 20, had been attending public Halloween celebrations in the South Korean capital

The Independent UK

U.S. and South Korean militaries launch biggest-ever air drills

Hundreds of warplanes are taking part in attack preparation scenarios 24 hours a day through Friday.

Axios

South Korea probes Halloween crowd surge as nation mourns

South Korean police are investigating what caused a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween festivities in Seoul last weekend

The Independent UK

‘I don’t know how to live’: grief over loved ones lost in Seoul’s deadly Halloween crowd crush

Mothers and fathers tell of excruciating wait for news before learning fate of the missing in South Korea’s worst crowd crush event

The Guardian - AU

Seoul: Tragic students among first victims named after 154 killed in Halloween stampede

A total of 26 foreign nationals are confirmed to have been among the 154 people killed in a stampede at a Halloween parade in South Korea on Saturday, with a number of them reported to be young adults studying abroad

Daily Mirror

Family pays tribute to crowd crush victim

Grace Rached, a 23-year-old Sydney film production assistant, has been identified as the Australian killed in a deadly Halloween tragedy in South Korea.

AAP

U.S. and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills

The United States and South Korea began one of their largest combined military air drills on Monday, with hundreds of warplanes from both sides staging mock attacks 24 hours a day for the better part of a week.

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Junyong Park explains why he couldn’t celebrate UFC Fight Night 213 submission victory

Junyong Park submitted Joseph Holmes at UFC Fight Night 213, but the South Korean middleweight was too concerned to celebrate.

WEKU

UK student killed in Halloween crowd surge in South Korea

UK student killed in Seoul

Reuters

South Korea begins probe into deadly Halloween crush

South Korean investigators combed footage on Monday from more than 50 state and private closed-circuit TV cameras as well as from social media looking for answers to how a surge in Halloween party-goers trapped in narrow alleys killed so many.

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‘A Slow, Agonising Crush’: 23YO Australian Speaks Out About Friend’s Death In Seoul Crowd Crush

A 23-year-old Australian visiting South Korea has spoken about the Seoul crowd crush that left an Australian and 152 others dead.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australian among dead in crush in Seoul

In today’s newsletter: South Korea in mourning after at least 153 deaths; top Queensland policeman accused of being ‘condescending’ by First Nation leaders; east braces for more terrible weather

ABC News

Collinsville community sceptical major renewable energy project will go ahead

A multi-billion-dollar renewable energy project to be built on the doorstep of Collinsville that will deliver green ammonia to Korea is the latest in a line-up of developments slated for the former coal town, but residents say they'll believe it when they see it.

Daily Mirror

Fire chief's hand trembles as he says most Halloween crush victims were 'in teens or 20s'

Hours after the devastating crowd surge in the South Korean capital of Seoul, fire chief Choi Seong-beom was seen shaking as he said the victims were mostly aged in their teens and 20s

Tribune News Service

Seoul tragedy gives president chance to show critics he can lead

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s handling of a deadly crowd surge that killed more than 150 people will give him a chance to prove to critics he can lead, or hand his opponents more fodder to paint his administration as incompetent.

The Independent UK

South Korean families desperate for answers after loved ones crushed in Seoul tragedy

The death toll has now topped 150 with scores more injured after the crowd surge in Itaewon, Seoul

WEKU

Survivors recount chaotic scene in Seoul during tragic Halloween stampede

South Korean officials say at least 26 foreign nationals were among the more than 150 people killed in the incident in Seoul's Itaewon district. Many were young adults celebrating Halloween.

The Independent UK

William and Kate offer ‘love and prayers’ after crowd surge in South Korea

More than 150 people were killed in the incident in Seoul on Saturday night, during Halloween festivities.

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