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Gyeonggi Province marks fourth anniversary of Itaewon disaster
Gyeonggi Province is marking the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon disaster with a memorial period through October 30.
The disaster, known in South Korea as the October 29 Itaewon disaster, is being remembered four years after it occurred.
The province has raised memorial flags and banners at its government offices.
From October 24, people will be able to leave messages of condolence on an online memorial space on the province's website.
Governor Choo Mi-ae will attend a memorial ceremony in Seoul at Gwanghwamun Square on October 29.
The ceremony is intended to remember those who died and comfort their families, while the province says it will work to protect residents' lives and safety.
Gyeonggi Province will hold a remembrance period through October 30 for the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon disaster.
The province raised memorial flags at its government buildings on October 19 and put up a large memorial banner.
From October 24, residents will be able to leave messages of condolence and comfort in an online memorial space.
Governor Choo Mi-ae plans to attend the official memorial ceremony at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on October 29.
- Who
- Gyeonggi Province and Governor Choo Mi-ae. The province is commemorating the disaster’s victims and offering support to bereaved families.
- What
- Gyeonggi Province is holding a remembrance period for the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon disaster.
- When
- The remembrance period runs through October 30, 2026. The official memorial ceremony is scheduled for October 29.
- Where
- Gyeonggi Province, including its government offices and website. The official ceremony will be at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.
- Why
- To remember those who died in the Itaewon disaster, comfort bereaved families and victims, and reaffirm the province’s responsibility to protect residents’ lives and safety.
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Gyeonggi Province raised memorial flags at its government buildings.
The province announced that its remembrance period would run through October 30.
The province plans to open an online memorial space for residents to leave messages.
Governor Choo Mi-ae plans to attend the official memorial ceremony at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.
The province’s remembrance period is scheduled to end.
- Remembrance period
- Through October 30, 2026
- Anniversary
- Fourth anniversary of the Itaewon disaster
- Online memorial opens
- October 24
- Official ceremony
- October 29 at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul
- Governor attending
- Choo Mi-ae
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What people are saying
I deeply mourn the victims and offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and those affected.
Gyeonggi Province will not forget the pain of that day and will fulfill its responsibility to protect the lives and safety of residents.