Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min, "Do Your Best in Life Rescue Using Available Resources"
![On the night of the 29th, a large-scale human casualty occurred as Halloween crowds gathered in the Itaewon-dong area. [Image source=Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2022103001550787103_1667062507.jpg)
On the night of the 29th, a large-scale human casualty occurred as Halloween crowds gathered in the Itaewon-dong area. [Image source=Yonhap News]
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Regarding the crush accident that occurred on the night of the 29th at the Itaewon Halloween festival site, Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min emphasized, "Please do your best to rescue lives by utilizing all available resources centered on the Fire Department," and instructed the police to "minimize casualties by supporting life rescue and promptly maintaining order regarding vehicles and personnel."
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The minister also urged, "Regarding the Halloween festival, local governments should thoroughly manage safety, including pre-event inspections, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in other municipalities." The minister plans to visit the accident site.
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