On the 16th, marking 200 days since the Itaewon tragedy, a steady stream of mourners visited the memorial altar at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall. Citizens who came to the altar wiped away tears as they mourned the deceased.
On the afternoon of the 16th, marking 200 days since the Itaewon tragedy, a memorial cultural event is being held on Sejong-daero next to the altar at Seoul Plaza. [Image source=Yonhap News]
The memorial altar was set up by the bereaved families on February 4th, one day before the 100th day since the tragedy. Although conflicts have arisen between Seoul City and the families over its removal, it has remained in place for over three months.
The 10·29 Itaewon Tragedy Bereaved Families Association and the Citizens' Countermeasure Committee are strongly demanding the enactment of the '10·29 Itaewon Tragedy Truth Investigation Special Act,' along with thorough investigation and punishment of those responsible. Since the 8th, they have been conducting a '200-hour intensive memorial action' around Yeouido to urge the enactment of the special law.
On the same day in the afternoon, participants bowed 159 times, matching the number of victims, followed by memorial prayer meetings from the four major religions and a 200-day memorial cultural festival.
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