이태원참사

itaewon chamsa
nounIntermediate Itaewon tragedy
⚖️Law
formal

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.

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This term is used to refer to the specific tragic event in Itaewon, not as a general term for tragedies.

Collocations

이태원참사 조사Itaewon tragedy investigation이태원참사 희생자Itaewon tragedy victims

Related Phrases

이태원phrase
a district in Seoul known for its nightlife and international community

💡Pro Tip

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)
root
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참사
tragedy
root
한영사전