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World Leaders Mourn South Korea Stampede at Halloween event

Jyoti B

30 Oct 2022 21:09 IST

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World leaders expressed their condolences after a tragic stampede at a Halloween celebration in Seoul on Saturday night resulted in 151 fatalities and 150 injuries. Thousands of people, largely young people and students, were celebrating Halloween in the capital's congested alleyways when the tragic crush occurred.

Assuring the bereaved country of India's sympathy, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his sorrow for the tragedy's victims and expressed his "deep shock" at the loss of young lives.

Deeply shocked at the loss of so many young lives due to the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their dear ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2022

US Vice President Joe Biden expressed his sorrow over the lives lost and his wishes for the victims' quick recovery.

Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in Seoul. We grieve with the people of the Republic of Korea and wish for a quick recovery to all those who were injured. The United States stands with the Republic of Korea during this tragic time.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2022

Rishi Sunak, the UK's recently-installed prime minister, also expressed his sorrow over the deadly crush on Twitter.

Horrific news from Seoul tonight.

All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) October 29, 2022

President Emmanuel Macron also expressed grief over the incident while assuring South Korea that France remained by its side. "A sincere concern this evening for the people of Seoul and all of Korea following the Itaewon tragedy. France is supporting you, "Using both French and Korean, the leader tweeted.

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The victims of the crush were sent wishes for a quick recovery from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

On behalf of Canadians, I’m sending my deepest condolences to the people of South Korea today, following a deadly stampede in Seoul. I’m thinking of everyone affected by this tragedy, and wishing a fast and full recovery to those who were injured.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2022

In the meantime, Yoon Suk-yeol, the president of South Korea, has declared Sunday to be a day of national mourning.

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