Memorial Plaza for the Victims
House of Stars
A place to remember the victims who became stars after 29 October 2022
A temporary memorial and communication space where bereaved families can commemorate the victims and connect with one another
"House of Stars" is a place to remember the victims who could not return home from Itaewon.
Here, the Bereaved Families’ Association and the Citizens' Countermeasures Committee come together with the public to remember the victims and the suffering caused by the disaster, while continuing their efforts to uncover the truth.
- Address: 1st floor, Jeokseon Hyundai Building, 130 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (03170)
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–18:00 (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Main Facilities
Space for Communication
A space where citizens make purple ribbons together and explore and discuss the
social challenges left by the October 29 Itaewon Disaster.
Screenings of videos and other materials related to the disaster.
Space for Remembrance
Photographs and records of the victims and the day of the disaster are on display.
Where consent to display a photograph has not been obtained, a star is displayed in its
place.
Hall of Truth
A space documenting the efforts of the Bereaved Families’ Association and the Citizens'
Countermeasures Committee to uncover the truth about the disaster.