History shows local leaders often take fall for disasters, though Sewol underlines consequences of presidential missteps
The Itaewon crowd crush that killed over 150 people has left South Korea reeling. The president announced a national mourning period, and there will likely be multiple investigations that dominate public consciousness for months or even years from now.
In a highly polarized society like South Korea, all eyes are on the Yoon administration and how it will proceed.
The Itaewon crowd crush that killed over 150 people has left South Korea reeling. The president announced a national mourning period, and there will likely be multiple investigations that dominate public consciousness for months or even years from now.
In a highly polarized society like South Korea, all eyes are on the Yoon administration and how it will proceed.
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