More than 140 persons have been killed, while dozens of others sustained injuries following a stampede in South Korea.
, the Seoul event was the first in three years following the lifting of COVID restrictions.
Hundreds of people had gathered at an alley in Seoul on Saturday, but the surge in the crowd led to a stampede, while several persons were trampled to death.Videos of those who attended the event showed hundreds of people packed together, while other footages showed persons who appeared to be unconscious, with some being given chest compressions.
In a statement of condolence, US President Joe Biden expressed his sympathies to the family members of the deceased, and also wished the injured quick recovery. “Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in Seoul. We grieve with the people of the Republic of Korea and send our best wishes for a quick recovery to all those who were injured,”“The Alliance between our two countries has never been more vibrant or more vital – and the ties between our people are stronger than ever.