South Korean Police Deploy 7,800 Personnel Nationwide for Halloween Crowd Safety
On October 30, 2026, South Korean police deployed 7,800 personnel, including riot police and detectives, to manage Halloween crowds nationwide. The operation, spanning Friday to Sunday, follows the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush and aims to prevent similar incidents. The focus is on 28 key areas, with 14 in Seoul.
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The Yonhap News Agency article provides a brief headline without additional details, while the Korea Herald article offers more comprehensive information on the deployment and its context.
Police to deploy 7,800 personnel nationwide for crowd safety during Halloween
Police will deploy around 7,800 personnel across the nation to manage crowds celebrating Halloween over the weekend, officials said Friday, as the country prepares for its fourth Halloween since the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush.
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Police will deploy around 7,800 personnel across the nation to manage crowds celebrating Halloween over the weekend, officials said Friday, as the country prepares for its fourth Halloween since the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush. The National Police Agency (NPA) said it will operate a special safety management period from Friday to Sunday. During the period, riot police, regional patrol teams and detectives will be dispatched mainly to 28 key areas, including 14 locations in Seoul. The governm
Police to deploy 7,800 personnel nationwide for crowd safety during Halloween Yonhap News Agency