By the end of the night, 159 people would be dead, many of them young Koreans in their 20s and 30s.
Hye suffered a broken ankle and severe bruising from being badly trampled on and was in hospital for weeks. She also suffered painful migraines for days.Halloween is widely celebrated in the US every year on October 31, its origins dating back centuries.
South Korean officials say they have increased crowd control measures, security protocols and site inspections in at least 14 public areas across Seoul where they anticipate large crowds will gather for Halloween. Street security would also be stepped up, with more police and security guards being deployed to control crowds.
Like the ferry sinking, the Itaewon crush shone a spotlight on the South Korean government for its response to the tragedy. Critics accused it of being too slow to respond and of failing to take accountability for what happened that night. "If the area becomes overly crowded, subway trains may skip that location, and road access can be restricted to secure sufficient space for pedestrians. In addition, emergency medical support systems will be put in place to proactively prevent safety incidents – this includes the operation of on-site situation rooms and the deployment of ambulances for urgent situations.
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