Seoul Live Updates: As Nation Mourns, a Focus on How a Festive Night Turned Deadly

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Sunday, October 30, 2022 03:54:09 PM UTC

A crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in a nightlife district killed at least 153 people. Witnesses say police presence was scant, even though people were thronging the streets.

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