{
  "id": 17021255,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] 4 years on: The enduring grief of Itaewon's bereaved families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/photos-4-years-on-the-enduring-grief-of-itaewons-bereaved-families",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20261029/photos-4-years-on-the-enduring-grief-of-itaewons-bereaved-families"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four years have passed since the tragic crowd disaster in Itaewon, Seoul, that took over 150 lives. The anniversary of this devastating event was marked with grief and remembrance on Thursday, as families and mourners gathered at Gwanghwamun Plaza to pay their respects.\n\nAmong those who attended the memorial ceremony was Pascal Genego, a French national who tragically lost his son in the calamity. As he spoke during the event, his voice was heavy with sorrow, a testament to the enduring pain faced by the bereaved families.\n\nThe First Lady of South Korea, Kim Hea Kyung, was also present at the ceremony, accompanied by President Lee Jae Myung. She wiped away tears while watching a memorial video, her emotions a poignant reflection of the collective grief that permeated the atmosphere.\n\nIn the days following the tragedy, Yongsan District office employees have been diligently working to keep the area clean and maintained. On Thursday, one such employee was seen sweeping up the October 29 Memorial Alley in Itaewon, a poignant symbol of the ongoing commemoration of the victims.\n\nAs the anniversary unfolded, mourners continued to leave messages at the disaster site, their words a testament to the enduring impact of this catastrophe. A passerby paused to remember the victims, his presence a somber reminder of the 150 lives lost in the deadly crowd disaster that marked the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy.",
  "summary": "A bereaved woman who lost a loved one in a deadly crowd disaster wipes away tears during a memorial ceremony at Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul, Thursday, marking the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy. Yonhap",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Families of foreign victims demand answers, accountability for 2022 Itaewon disaster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/families-of-foreign-victims-demand-answers-accountability-for-2022",
        "published": "2026-10-28T06:00:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}