Questions of 'Responsibility', 'Rescue Failure', and 'Response System'... Hearing on Itaewon Disaster After 3 Years and 5 Months
A special hearing regarding the Itaewon disaster will take place from December 12 to 13, summoned by the investigative committee after a prolonged call for accountability from victims' families and witnesses.
Families before the ‘Itaewon Hearing’: ‘We want to hear directly from Yoon Seok-yeol’
Families of victims from the Itaewon tragedy express their desire to directly question former President Yoon Seok-yeol regarding the disaster as a hearing approaches.
Yoon Seok-youl Again Refuses to Attend Itaewon Special Investigation Committee Hearing... Only Witness Not Present
Former President Yoon Seok-youl has once again refused to attend a hearing regarding the Itaewon tragedy investigation, the only witness to do so.
Yoon Suk-yeol refuses to meet with the special investigation committee at the correctional facility... again indicates absence from the hearing
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has once again refused to attend a hearing aimed at uncovering the truth behind the Itaewon tragedy, even rejecting a meeting request from the special investigation committee.
Itaewon Special Task Force Before Hearing... Field Verification of 112 and 119 Situation Rooms
The special task force investigating the Itaewon tragedy will conduct a field verification of emergency response systems prior to the upcoming hearings.
People Power Party's Seoul Chapter Denies Re-admittance of Park Hee-young, Yongsan District Mayor, over Itaewon Tragedy
The People Power Party's Seoul chapter denied the re-admittance of Park Hee-young, previously criticized for inadequate response during the Itaewon tragedy, citing empathy for the victims' families.
Prosecutors Clear Former Lawmaker Shin Hyun-young of Charges Related to Itaewon Tragedy
Prosecutors have cleared former Democratic Party lawmaker Shin Hyun-young of charges related to her involvement in emergency response during the Itaewon tragedy.
Itaewon Disaster Special Committee's Meeting with Yoon Suk-yeol Falls Through... Rescheduled for the 10th
The Itaewon disaster special investigation committee will attempt to meet with former President Yoon Suk-yeol on October 10 after their initial visit was canceled due to administrative reasons.
Request to Delay Trial of Key Witness Yoon Seok-yeol Before Itaewon Special Committee Hearings
The Itaewon Special Committee has requested a trial postponement for key witness Yoon Seok-yeol, due to his reasons for not attending upcoming hearings linked to the Itaewon tragedy investigation.
Yoon Seok-yeol Notifies Non-Attendance at Itaewon Disaster Special Investigation Committee Hearing Due to 'Trial Response' Reasons.
Former President Yoon Seok-yeol has notified the Special Investigation Committee regarding the Itaewon disaster that he will not attend the hearing scheduled for next month, citing the need to focus on his trial.
The need for 'unlearning' in the worldview of martial law
Former Minister of Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min received a seven-year prison sentence for involvement in a coup, sparking public outrage over the perceived leniency of his punishment compared to others convicted of serious crimes.
I want to see you in my dreams... Families of victims from Jeju Air, Sewol, and Itaewon disasters hold joint ceremony
On Seollal, January 17, families of victims from the Jeju Air accident, the Sewol tragedy, and the Itaewon disaster held joint memorial ceremonies to honor their loved ones.
Itaewon Special Investigation Committee Chooses Yoon Seok-yeol and Lee Sang-min as Witnesses for Hearing
The Itaewon Special Investigation Committee has decided to summon former President Yoon Seok-yeol and former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min as witnesses for a hearing on the Itaewon disaster.
Severe Penalties for Secondary Victimization Related to the Itaewon Tragedy
Starting May, individuals spreading false information or defaming victims of the Itaewon tragedy could face up to five years in prison as per a new amendment aimed at protecting their rights.