{
  "id": 17011001,
  "title": "Lee vows to leave no suspicions unresolved on 4th anniv. of Itaewon crowd crush",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lee-vows-to-leave-no-suspicions-unresolved-on-4th-anniv-of-itaewon-17011001",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261029/lee-vows-to-leave-no-suspicions-unresolved-on-4th-anniv-of-itaewon-crowd-crush"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Thursday to leave no uncertainties unaddressed concerning the tragic 2022 Itaewon crowd disaster, commemorating its fourth anniversary. At a memorial gathering in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square attended by approximately 1,000 individuals, including victims, their families, and lawmakers, Lee vowed to ensure \"the people are never again sacrificed unjustly due to the state's absence and negligence.\" He attributed this statement to the prior administration led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was in power during the incident. Lee also emphasized his administration's commitment to safeguarding the nation by focusing resources on crafting a secure country, highlighting new legislation aimed at enhancing disaster and accident protection. Notably, his administration extended the mandate of the special commission investigating the disaster until September 2027, vowing to \"uncover the truth until not a single suspicion remains and ensure the truth leads to preventing a recurrence.\" The catastrophic event occurred on October 29, 2022, during Halloween.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung vowed Thursday to leave no suspicions unresolved regarding the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush as he marked its fourth anniversary. Lee made the promise during a memorial event at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, which brought together some 1,000 people, including victims, bereaved family members and lawmakers. \"I will make sure the people are never again sacrificed unjustly…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee vows to leave no suspicions unresolved on 4th anniv. of Itaewon crowd crush",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lee-vows-to-leave-no-suspicions-unresolved-on-4th-anniv-of-itaewon",
        "published": "2026-10-29T04:06:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}