South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised for the deadly Halloween crush in Seoul, pledging to hold to account any officials found to be responsible for a poor response.
Mr Yoon offered the apology during a meeting to review safety rules, as the country continued to mourn those killed.
"I do not dare to compare myself to the parents who lost their sons and daughters, but as the president who ought to protect the people's lives and safety, I am heartbroken," he said. "I am sorry and apologetic to the bereaved families who are suffering an unspeakable tragedy, and to the people who share the pain and sorrow."Police have faced criticism over their response following the tragedy, having dispatched just 137 officers to the area despite estimating there would be a crowd of up to 100,000 people.organised by a civic group linked to South Korea's main opposition party, with many holding signs that said: "Step down, Yoon Suk-yeol.
Last week, transcripts of several emergency calls made in the hours leading up to the accident showed people had warned of a potential crush and called for intervention.
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