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Memorial Plaza for the Victims

Purpose

To remember the victims of the October 29 Itaewon Disaster, offer comfort to bereaved families, and reaffirm a collective commitment to uncovering the truth and building a safer society through solidarity

Overview of Memorial Events

  • · The first and second anniversary memorial events were organized by the bereaved families. Beginning with the third anniversary, the government and bereaved families have jointly organized the events.
Overview of Memorial Events
Category 1st anniversary (2023) 2nd anniversary (2024) 3rd anniversary (2025)
Organizers Bereaved Families’ Association
Citizens' Countermeasures Committee 		Bereaved Families’ Association Citizens' Countermeasures Committee
Ministry of the Interior and Safety Seoul Metropolitan Government
Events

  • · Memorial prayer service conducted by four major religious groups
    (in front of Exit 1 of Itaewon Station)
  • · Memorial march by bereaved families and citizens
    (Exit 1 of Itaewon Station → memorial altar at Seoul City Hall)
  • · Citizens' memorial gathering
    (Sejong-daero in front of Seoul Plaza)

  • · Memorial ceremony at the National Assembly
    (Grand Auditorium of the National Assembly Library)

  • · Memorial prayer service conducted by four major religious groups
    (in front of Exit 1 of Itaewon Station)
  • · Memorial march by bereaved families and citizens
    (Exit 1 of Itaewon Station → Seoul Plaza)
  • · Citizens' memorial gathering
    (Seoul Plaza)

  • · Memorial ceremony at the National Assembly
    (Conference Room of the Members' Office Building)
  • · Bereaved families of foreign deceased victims invited:
    46 people from 21 families from 12 countries attended

  • · Memorial prayer service conducted by four major religious groups
    (in front of Exit 1 of Itaewon Station)
  • · Memorial march by bereaved families and citizens
    (Exit 1 of Itaewon Station → Seoul Plaza)
  • · Citizens' memorial gathering
    (Seoul Plaza)
  • - Approximately 2,000 attendees, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of the Interior and
    Safety and the Mayor of Seoul

  • · Remembrance ceremony (29 Oct. at Gwanghwamun Plaza)
  • - Approximately 1,000 attendees, including the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the National Assembly; the President delivered a video message.
  • - A memorial siren sounded for one minute

Plans for 4th Memorial Events (2026)

Citizens’ Memorial Gathering

24 October 2026 / Itaewon, Seoul Plaza

Preliminary Events

-13:00-14:00 Memorial prayer service conducted by four religious organizations
(in front of Exit 1 of Itaewon Station)

-14:00-16:30 Citizens' memorial march
(October 29 Road of Memory and Safety → Seoul Plaza)

Main Events

-17:00-18:30 Reading of names, memorial address, memorial performance, etc.
(Seoul Plaza), operation of citizen participation booths

4th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

29 October 2026, 10:29-11:30 / Gwanghwamun North Plaza

Photographs of Memorial Ceremonies

  • Poster for the 3rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

  • Invitation to the 3rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

  • 3rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony (Video Message from the President)

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