{
  "id": 17025194,
  "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-17025194",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T07:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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, which claimed over 150 lives. The anniversary was marked by poignant remembrance ceremonies, where bereaved families and witnesses came together to pay their respects.\n\nAt Gwanghwamun Plaza, a bereaved woman wiped away tears as she stood alongside other grieving relatives, each lost to the devastating event. Pascal Genego, a French national, spoke during the ceremony, sharing his heartache over the loss of his son. First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, accompanied by President Lee Jae Myung, displayed emotion as they watched a memorial video during the event.\n\nIn the days following the tragedy, the Itaewon neighborhood saw a somber atmosphere as Yongsan District office employees cleared away debris from the Memorial Alley. Passersby paused to lay messages and flowers at the site, a testament to the enduring grief of the community. Each year, the anniversary brings back the painful memories of the disaster, a reminder of the lives lost and the need for accountability and change.",
  "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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  "coverage": {
    "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."
}