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이태원참사
itaewon chamsa
Itaewon tragedy
이태원참사는 많은 이들에게 깊은 상처를 남겼다.
The Itaewon tragedy left deep wounds for many people.
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A tragic incident that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul, on October 29, 2022, where 159 people died and 196 were injured due to overcrowding during Halloween festivities.
이태원참사는 안전 관리 소홀로 인한 참사로 기록되었다.
The Itaewon tragedy was recorded as a disaster caused by negligent safety management.
This term is used to refer to the specific tragic event in Itaewon, not as a general term for tragedies.
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Historical Context
This term is deeply tied to a specific event in Korean history and should be used with sensitivity.
Gold Rule
Term Usage
Use this term only when referring to the 2022 Itaewon disaster, not for other tragedies.
Word Origin
Derived from the location 'Itaewon' and the Korean word '참사' (tragedy).
Usage Notes
This term specifically refers to the 2022 Halloween crowd crush disaster in Itaewon, Seoul, and is not used to describe other tragedies.
Word Breakdown
이태원
Itaewon (a district in Seoul)
root참사
tragedy
root한영사전