North Korea and South Korea both fired missiles into the waters of each other's coast as tensions in the region rise further. The North launched at least 23 missiles which the South describes as a 'territorial invasion'.

WION Dispatch: S. Korea reacts to N. Korea's missile launch; Kim Jong-un sticks by retaliation vow

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c171f341-b528-4f84-8efe-ad8c64cbb664}{4}" paraid="220356710" >The conflict between North and South Korea continued to escalate as Pyongyang launched 23 missiles – including one that came dangerously close to the border separating the two nations – on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{99c10c46-a109-422c-9ef2-510c7c2bc435}{208}" paraid="1939985027" >In the past few months, both the countries have tried to show their military might in the area but this was the first time that more than 20 missiles were launched in a single day. South Korea also retaliated by launching three air-to-surface, precision-guided missiles near the eastern sea border.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ca79a39c-6b11-43c8-b1e4-cdf70dcaf05f}{235}" paraid="1460163247" >The North Korean military launched 17 missiles in the morning and later, launched six more.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ddc1c4a2-f690-4263-b36b-dcf36ca1ec33}{131}" paraid="605931897" >One of the missiles landed in international waters which were just 26 km away from the border, according to South Korean authorities. It prompted&nbsp;Ulleung island&nbsp;to organise emergency evacuations as North Korea went on to fire 100 artillery shells into an eastern maritime buffer zone. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{85ac1775-8ce6-4aac-8020-555ad9cc3e16}{100}" paraid="1345736031" >The office of the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also issued an air raid alert following the missile launches and went on to close all air routes in the eastern part of the country to control the situation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c7c99dd5-2f98-4963-89f5-ccd066594af2}{168}" paraid="1404354953" >“This is very unprecedented and we will never tolerate it,” the official statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c48983d7-4839-4d0f-bf13-f2f52dec2630}{99}" paraid="1175786302" >The escalation is believed to be a response from North Korea after South Korea and the United States organised joint military drills. Pyongyang said it will make South “pay the most horrible price in history”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c7c99dd5-2f98-4963-89f5-ccd066594af2}{160}" paraid="1163670385" >The missiles launched by South Korea also came dangerously close to Japanese territory and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the continuing missile tests “absolutely impermissible”.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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The conflict between North and South Korea continued to escalate as Pyongyang launched 23 missiles – including one that came dangerously close to the border separating the two nations – on Wednesday.

The conflict between North and South Korea continued to escalate as Pyongyang launched 23 missiles – including one that came dangerously close to the border separating the two nations – on Wednesday. In the past few months, both the countries have tried to show their military might in the area but this was the first time that more than 20 missiles were launched in a single day. South Korea also retaliated by launching three air-to-surface, precision-guided missiles near the eastern sea border. Also read | Ukraine-Russia war LIVE updates: Grain deal to resume, confirms Kremlin The North Korean military launched 17 missiles in the morning and later, launched six more. One of the missiles landed in international waters which were just 26 km away from the border, according to South Korean authorities. It prompted Ulleung island to organise emergency evacuations as North Korea went on to fire 100 artillery shells into an eastern maritime buffer zone. The office of the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also issued an air raid alert following the missile launches and went on to close all air routes in the eastern part of the country to control the situation. WATCH | South Korea fires air-to-ground missiles in response to North Korea's launches “This is very unprecedented and we will never tolerate it,” the official statement read. The escalation is believed to be a response from North Korea after South Korea and the United States organised joint military drills. Pyongyang said it will make South “pay the most horrible price in history”. The missiles launched by South Korea also came dangerously close to Japanese territory and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the continuing missile tests “absolutely impermissible”.

North Korea launches 23 missiles in a single day, South Korea retaliates

North Korea fires more than 10 missiles; Japan strongly protests against launch

South Korea's military said it fired three air-to-ground missiles towards the north of its maritime border with North Korea on Wednesday in response to the North's firing of at least 10 missiles earlier in the day, including one which landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast.

South Korea fires air-to-ground missiles in response to North Korea's launches

<p>According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on course for victory in the elections as the polls give his right-wing bloc a slim majority over his opponents. Netanyahu on&nbsp;Wednesday said his party was on the cusp of a great election win. In other news, the man accused of attacking the United States senior politician and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.</p>

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<p>Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his right wing, religious camp was on the cusp of a great election win. Earlier,&nbsp;exit polls also predicted his bloc gaining a slim parliamentary majority, paving the way for his comeback.</p>

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<p>North Korea fired at least 10 missiles of various types that landed near the disputed maritime border and close to South Korean waters for the first time, Seoul’s military said on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro in his first address to the nation since his defeat to former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did not acknowledge his election loss and said he will continue to follow the country’s constitution.</p>

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<p>The man accused of attacking the United States senior politician and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has pleaded not guilty on charges including attempt to murder and so on, in a San Francisco court, on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>South African women's rights groups and all the sex workers are protesting against a man who's been charged for murdering sex workers and this comes after the police discovered six decomposed bodies believed to be of women sex workers.</p>

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According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on course for victory in the elections as the polls give his right-wing bloc a slim majority over his opponents.

According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on course for victory in the elections as the polls give his right-wing bloc a slim majority over his opponents. Netanyahu on Wednesday said his party was on the cusp of a great election win. In other news, the man accused of attacking the United States senior politician and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Click on headlines to read more: Israel election: Former PM Netanyahu says his camp is on brink of a huge win Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his right wing, religious camp was on the cusp of a great election win. Earlier, exit polls also predicted his bloc gaining a slim parliamentary majority, paving the way for his comeback. North Korea fires 10 missiles, lands close to South Korean waters for ‘first time’ North Korea fired at least 10 missiles of various types that landed near the disputed maritime border and close to South Korean waters for the first time, Seoul’s military said on Wednesday. Brazil: Bolsonaro fails to acknowledge election loss in first speech; transition of power to begin On Tuesday, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro in his first address to the nation since his defeat to former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did not acknowledge his election loss and said he will continue to follow the country’s constitution. Suspect in attack on Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty in San Francisco court The man accused of attacking the United States senior politician and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has pleaded not guilty on charges including attempt to murder and so on, in a San Francisco court, on Tuesday. WATCH | South Africa: Sex workers protest against 'murderer' in front of Johannesburg court South African women's rights groups and all the sex workers are protesting against a man who's been charged for murdering sex workers and this comes after the police discovered six decomposed bodies believed to be of women sex workers. ×

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<p>Hours after launching a volley of missiles in the early morning, North Korea fired over 100 into the maritime border that was established in a military agreement with its southern neighbour, South Korea's military said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>“North Korea fired around 100 artillery rounds from the Kosong area in Kangwon into the 'buffer zone' north of the Northern Limit Line," Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Kang Shin-chul said, referring to the maritime border between the two Koreas, reports AFP news agency.</p>

<p>The JCS said that the firing was in violation of the 2018 peace agreement, called the Panmunjom Declaration which talked of establishing military trust and securing peace and cooperation in the West Sea zones.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, South Korea said that its northern neighbour launched missiles of various types that landed near the disputed maritime border and close to South Korean waters for the first time.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;South Koreans woke up to loud air raid sirens, after North Korea fires missiles</strong></p>

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<p>South Korean military in response fired three air-to-ground missiles into the same area of the maritime border.</p>

<p>Of those North Korean missiles, three were short-range ballistic missiles that were fired from the North Korean coastal area of Wonsan into the sea.</p>

<p>Another missile landed 26 kilometres south of the Northern Limit Line (NLL), a disputed inter-Korean maritime border.&nbsp;One of the missiles landed 57 kilometres from the South Korean city of Sokcho, on the east coast, while the other one landed 167 kilometres north-west of Ulleung, the JCS said.</p>

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<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who chaired a meeting of the National Security Council after the launch, said&nbsp;breaching the Northern Limit Line was "effectively a territorial invasion" and "swift and stern measures so that&nbsp;North&nbsp;Korea's provocations pay a clear price."</p>

<p>On Tuesday, North Korea warned that it would retaliate with "powerful" measures against the joint announced by US and South Korea.</p>

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Hours after launching a volley of missiles in the early morning, North Korea fired over 100 into the maritime border that was established in a military agreement with its southern neighbour, South Korea's military said on Wednesday.

Hours after launching a volley of missiles in the early morning, North Korea fired over 100 into the maritime border that was established in a military agreement with its southern neighbour, South Korea's military said on Wednesday. “North Korea fired around 100 artillery rounds from the Kosong area in Kangwon into the 'buffer zone' north of the Northern Limit Line," Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Kang Shin-chul said, referring to the maritime border between the two Koreas, reports AFP news agency. The JCS said that the firing was in violation of the 2018 peace agreement, called the Panmunjom Declaration which talked of establishing military trust and securing peace and cooperation in the West Sea zones. Earlier in the day, South Korea said that its northern neighbour launched missiles of various types that landed near the disputed maritime border and close to South Korean waters for the first time. Watch | South Koreans woke up to loud air raid sirens, after North Korea fires missiles South Korean military in response fired three air-to-ground missiles into the same area of the maritime border. Of those North Korean missiles, three were short-range ballistic missiles that were fired from the North Korean coastal area of Wonsan into the sea. Another missile landed 26 kilometres south of the Northern Limit Line (NLL), a disputed inter-Korean maritime border. One of the missiles landed 57 kilometres from the South Korean city of Sokcho, on the east coast, while the other one landed 167 kilometres north-west of Ulleung, the JCS said. Also read | North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea fires three in response South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who chaired a meeting of the National Security Council after the launch, said breaching the Northern Limit Line was "effectively a territorial invasion" and "swift and stern measures so that North Korea's provocations pay a clear price." On Tuesday, North Korea warned that it would retaliate with "powerful" measures against the joint announced by US and South Korea. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

After launching barrage of missiles, North Korea fires over 100 artillery rounds at maritime border

The United States and South Korea are holding one of their largest combined military drill. Hundreds of warplanes from both sides are staging mock attacks 24 hours a day.

Vigilant Storm | US and South Korea hold massive drills, North Korea warns of consequences

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<p>South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Yoon Hee Keun, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency in a televised press conference made the remarks, after the public piled pressure to fix responsibility on the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I feel a heavy responsibility (for the disaster) as the head of one of related government offices. Police will do their best to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.”</p>

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<p>Yoon admitted there were several lapses in response from the police. He said the initial investigation carried found that the urgent calls made by the citizens notifying them about the potential crush were not adequately responded to by the officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police chief added that an internal investigation had been opened to ascertain clearly how the officers had handled the emergency calls and other issues such as their on-the-spot response in the face of a crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The admission by the police chief comes a day after security experts said proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened".</p>

<p>"In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul.

South Korean police chief on Tuesday admitted responsibility for the distressing crowd surge that took the lives of over 150 during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon district of Seoul. Reportedly, Yoon Hee Keun, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency in a televised press conference made the remarks, after the public piled pressure to fix responsibility on the authorities. “I feel a heavy responsibility (for the disaster) as the head of one of related government offices. Police will do their best to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.” WATCH | Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede? × Yoon admitted there were several lapses in response from the police. He said the initial investigation carried found that the urgent calls made by the citizens notifying them about the potential crush were not adequately responded to by the officers. The police chief added that an internal investigation had been opened to ascertain clearly how the officers had handled the emergency calls and other issues such as their on-the-spot response in the face of a crisis. The admission by the police chief comes a day after security experts said proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes. Read more: South Korea Halloween crush: The tragedy was avoidable, experts say On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened". "In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again. Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Korean police chief admits responsibility for the Seoul tragedy

<p>The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul.</p>

<p>According to the official data, the death toll currently stands at 154 with 149 injured. Reuters reported that 33 of them – who are currently in the hospital - were in “serious condition”.</p>

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<p>"The government will undertake a thorough investigation into what caused this accident and do its best to make necessary institutional changes so that such an accident is not repeated," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the reporters after an emergency cabinet meeting.</p>

<p>"Identification has been completed for all of the 154 deceased except one, and I believe it is time for follow-up measures such as funeral procedures to be carried out in earnest. We will do our best to provide necessary support by reflecting the opinions of the bereaved families as much as possible."</p>

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<p>The Itaewon district in the capital city of Seoul turned deadly for youngsters who gathered for the first Halloween parties since the COVID-19 pandemic. The crowd was forced into alleyways which were already filled with people and the confusion ended up in a massive stampede.</p>

<p>The country went into a period of mourning as a result of the incident and President Yoon Suk-yeol said that all planned events will be cancelled for the time being. Private companies and schools also declared that they will not hosting any Halloween events as a mark of respect.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul.

The South Korean government announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into the Halloween stampede over the weekend that resulted in the loss of more than 150 lives in Seoul. According to the official data, the death toll currently stands at 154 with 149 injured. Reuters reported that 33 of them – who are currently in the hospital - were in “serious condition”. Also read | India: Gujarat's bridge collapse death toll rises to 137, 177 rescued so far "The government will undertake a thorough investigation into what caused this accident and do its best to make necessary institutional changes so that such an accident is not repeated," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the reporters after an emergency cabinet meeting. "Identification has been completed for all of the 154 deceased except one, and I believe it is time for follow-up measures such as funeral procedures to be carried out in earnest. We will do our best to provide necessary support by reflecting the opinions of the bereaved families as much as possible." Also read | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The new president of Brazil with a chequered past The Itaewon district in the capital city of Seoul turned deadly for youngsters who gathered for the first Halloween parties since the COVID-19 pandemic. The crowd was forced into alleyways which were already filled with people and the confusion ended up in a massive stampede. The country went into a period of mourning as a result of the incident and President Yoon Suk-yeol said that all planned events will be cancelled for the time being. Private companies and schools also declared that they will not hosting any Halloween events as a mark of respect. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korean government to launch investigation into deadly Halloween stampede

<p>Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, in the outlined agreement&nbsp;signed by&nbsp;Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.</p>

<p>Poland's ZE PAK and&nbsp;PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro &amp; Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,”&nbsp;said Sasin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The development comes a couple of days after&nbsp;Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company.</p>

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<p>"We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter.</p>

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Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.

Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology. Poland's ZE PAK and PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland. Read more: Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports “The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,” said Sasin. "We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added. WATCH | Poland approaches US about sharing nukes, latter says 'unaware of Poland's aspirations' × The development comes a couple of days after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company. Read more: Poland selects US firm for construction of country's first nuclear power plant "We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter. A strong 🇵🇱-🇺🇸alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives. After talks with @VP K.Harris and @SecGranholm we confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear. Thank you @USAmbPoland. Council of Ministers resolution on Wednesday — Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) October 28, 2022 × "U.S. partnership on this project is advantageous for us all: we can address the climate crisis, strengthen European energy security, and deepen the U.S.-Poland strategic relationship," Vice President Kamala Harris also said in a tweet. According to a senior US government official, the choice of Westinghouse and the United States was a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin "about the strength and the meshing together of a US-Poland alliance." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But safety experts said on Monday (October 31) that proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes that resulted in a crush and the deaths of 154 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The annual celebrations in Seoul's popular nightlife district of Itaewon lacked a central organising body, thus the government was not compelled to set or enforce safety regulations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a district news release, officials in Yongsan, where Itaewon is situated, talked about ways to stop people from using illegal drugs and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) over the Halloween holiday. However, there was no reference to crowd management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 100,000 people were believed to be in Itaewon on Saturday when the incident took place. Itaewon subway station saw 81,573 passengers disembark on that day, up from approximately 23,800 a week earlier and about 35,950 on Friday, according to Seoul Metro. But there were only 137 police officers in Itaewon at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, up to 4,000 police officers were stationed for protests by labour unions and supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol that drew tens of thousands to Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the same Saturday, according to a police official.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min said on Monday, "Police are now working on a thorough analysis of the incident's cause. It's not appropriate to make hasty conclusions before the exact cause is determined - whether it was caused by a lack of police or whether there is something that we should fundamentally change for rallies and gatherings."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oh Seung-jin, the director of the violent crime investigation division at the National Police Agency, said: "For this time’s Halloween festival, because it was expected that many people would gather in Itaewon, I understand that it was prepared by putting in more police force than other years."&nbsp;</p>

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Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed.

Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed. But safety experts said on Monday (October 31) that proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes that resulted in a crush and the deaths of 154 people. The annual celebrations in Seoul's popular nightlife district of Itaewon lacked a central organising body, thus the government was not compelled to set or enforce safety regulations. ALSO READ | South Korean government to launch investigation into deadly Halloween stampede According to a district news release, officials in Yongsan, where Itaewon is situated, talked about ways to stop people from using illegal drugs and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) over the Halloween holiday. However, there was no reference to crowd management. About 100,000 people were believed to be in Itaewon on Saturday when the incident took place. Itaewon subway station saw 81,573 passengers disembark on that day, up from approximately 23,800 a week earlier and about 35,950 on Friday, according to Seoul Metro. But there were only 137 police officers in Itaewon at the time. On the other hand, up to 4,000 police officers were stationed for protests by labour unions and supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol that drew tens of thousands to Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the same Saturday, according to a police official. WATCH | Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede? × ALSO READ | South Korean actor Lee Ji-han dies in Itaewon Halloween stampede, he was 24 Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min said on Monday, "Police are now working on a thorough analysis of the incident's cause. It's not appropriate to make hasty conclusions before the exact cause is determined - whether it was caused by a lack of police or whether there is something that we should fundamentally change for rallies and gatherings." Oh Seung-jin, the director of the violent crime investigation division at the National Police Agency, said: "For this time’s Halloween festival, because it was expected that many people would gather in Itaewon, I understand that it was prepared by putting in more police force than other years." But the oficer further admitted that "currently there is no separate preparation manual for such a situation where there is no organiser and a gathering of a crowd is expected." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

South Korea Halloween crush: The tragedy was avoidable, experts say

South Korea is in mourning after more than 150 people in the capital city died in a stampede. South Korean prime minister has promised a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush over the weekend.

Halloween stampede: South Koreans pay respect at memorial, President vows thorough investigation

South Korean residents visited a memorial altar on Monday to pay their respects to victims of the Halloween crush over the weekend that killed more than 150 people in the capital.

South Koreans gather to mourn victims of Halloween crush

October 29th saw one of the deadliest of events that occurred in South Korea, where a Halloween party became a tragic ground for the death of nearly 150 people due to a crowd crush or surge. But how is a crowd crush different from a stampede? We tell you.

Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede?

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 151 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site; 151 killed

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 153 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s were crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers amongst dead in Seoul Stampede

South Korea Halloween horror: Mostly teenagers dead in Seoul Stampede

A Halloween festival turned into a tragedy in South Korean capital, Seoul on Saturday night. At least 149 people mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20swere crushed to death in a stampede and another 65 people were injured.

South Korea Halloween horror: 149 killed in Seoul stampede

<p>Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration.</p>

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone.</p>

<p>"This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital.</p>

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<p>The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s.</p>

<p>Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said.</p>

<p>Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people.</p>

<p>At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said.</p>

<p>Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes.</p>

<p>President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades.</p>

<p>"This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Sunday (October 30) proved to be a day when families were forced to search for their loved missing ones after the deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea capital Seoul. Family members collected bodies, parents searched their children as the nation sought answers for the tragedy that killed at least 153 on an evening which was supposed to be a celebration. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning. The president has declared Seoul's Itaewon district a disaster zone. "This news came like a bolt from the blue sky," said a father who burst into tears as he collected his daughter's body from a morgue in the nation's capital. Watch | South Korea Halloween horror: President Yoon Suk-yeol visits stampede site × The tragedy occurred on Saturday night as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley. Those killed were mainly teenagers and young adults in their 20s. Choi Sung-beom, head of the Yongsan Fire Station, told a briefing at the scene that 82 people were injured, 19 of them seriously. The deaths included 22 foreigners, he said. Families and friends desperately sought word of loved ones at community centres turned into facilities for missing people. At least 90% of the victims had been identified by midday, with delays affecting some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards, the Interior Ministry said. Makeshift memorials began appearing near the site, with onlookers leaving flowers and notes. President Yoon expressed condolences for the victims and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in one of the South Korea's worst disasters and the world's worst stampedes in decades. "This is truly tragic," he said in a statement, vowing an investigation into the cause of the disaster. "A tragedy and disaster that should not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul last night." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.</p>

<p>Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito informed that the 80,000-capacity Martyrs' stadium was playing host to African music star Fally Ipupa on Saturday when the incident transpired.</p>

<p>"11 people dead... including two police," he told the reporters before adding that the organisers "went beyond 100 percent capacity... they must be punished."</p>

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<p>According to local media reports, the stadium was packed beyond its intended capacity and some of the crowd had made their way into the VIP and reserved sections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several witnesses said that Kinshasa-born Ipupa, who has found global fame reported at the venue hours late. Consequently, the numbers swelled up inside the stadium and the private personnel present at the venue could not exert any control,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The perilous situation inside the stadium was not much better than the condition outside where security forces fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd that had gathered in the streets.</p>

<p>This is the second stampede to occur at a stadium in the month of October. As reported by WION, earlier this month, a stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people&nbsp;and left many injured besides loss of property.</p>

<p>Reportedly, after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match, fighting ensued among&nbsp;the fans of the two clubs.&nbsp;</p>

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On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.

On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa. Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito informed that the 80,000-capacity Martyrs' stadium was playing host to African music star Fally Ipupa on Saturday when the incident transpired. "11 people dead... including two police," he told the reporters before adding that the organisers "went beyond 100 percent capacity... they must be punished." Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede According to local media reports, the stadium was packed beyond its intended capacity and some of the crowd had made their way into the VIP and reserved sections. Several witnesses said that Kinshasa-born Ipupa, who has found global fame reported at the venue hours late. Consequently, the numbers swelled up inside the stadium and the private personnel present at the venue could not exert any control, The perilous situation inside the stadium was not much better than the condition outside where security forces fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd that had gathered in the streets. This is the second stampede to occur at a stadium in the month of October. As reported by WION, earlier this month, a stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Reportedly, after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match, fighting ensued among the fans of the two clubs. Read more: Indonesia stadium stampede leaves 125 dead: As it happened Thousands of Arema supporters reportedly stormed the pitch after their team lost, which sparked fighting. Players from Persebaya left the field right away, while the Arema players who remained there were also attacked. Police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede that led to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Pope Francis on Sunday (October 30) offered prayers for victims of stampede in South Korea and blasts in Somalian capital Mogadishu.</p>

<p>"Let us also pray to the risen Lord for those, especially young people, who died tonight in Seoul from the tragic consequences of a sudden crush crowd'', Francis said.</p>

<p>On Saturday, at least 153 people died in Halloween stampede in South Korean capital Seoul. Those killed were mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s. The deadly incident took place in an area of Seoul famous for nightlife. When the incident occurred, dozens of people suffered cardiac arrest all at once. Around 140 ambulances were dispatched at the scene.</p>

<p>Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital.</p>

<p>South Korea has declared national mourning.</p>

<p>There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway.</p>

<p>Speaking to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square for his weekly blessing, Pope Francis also prayed for victims of car bombs in Mogadishu.</p>

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<p>Two car bombs exploded at Somalia's education ministry, next to a busy market intersection, killing at least 100 people and wounding 300, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday, warning the death toll could rise.</p>

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Pope Francis on Sunday (October 30) offered prayers for victims of stampede in South Korea and blasts in Somalian capital Mogadishu. "Let us also pray to the risen Lord for those, especially young people, who died tonight in Seoul from the tragic consequences of a sudden crush crowd'', Francis said.

Pope Francis on Sunday (October 30) offered prayers for victims of stampede in South Korea and blasts in Somalian capital Mogadishu. "Let us also pray to the risen Lord for those, especially young people, who died tonight in Seoul from the tragic consequences of a sudden crush crowd'', Francis said. On Saturday, at least 153 people died in Halloween stampede in South Korean capital Seoul. Those killed were mostly teenagers and young adults in their 20s. The deadly incident took place in an area of Seoul famous for nightlife. When the incident occurred, dozens of people suffered cardiac arrest all at once. Around 140 ambulances were dispatched at the scene. Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital. South Korea has declared national mourning. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway. Speaking to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square for his weekly blessing, Pope Francis also prayed for victims of car bombs in Mogadishu. Also Read | South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede Two car bombs exploded at Somalia's education ministry, next to a busy market intersection, killing at least 100 people and wounding 300, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday, warning the death toll could rise. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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South Korea's Halloween Horror that killed at least 153 people reminds the world about some of the major crowd disasters that took place in the last two decades. These disasters resulted in a large number of fatalities.

Violence at Indonesia soccer match killed 125 | Over 2400 killed during 2015 hajj in Saudi Arabia

<p>South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152&nbsp;people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene.</p>

<p>Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway.</p>

<p>Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd.</p>

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available.</p>

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<p>Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them.</p>

<p>Video footage from the scene of the crush&nbsp;showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances.</p>

<p>Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside.</p>

<p>On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened".</p>

<p>"In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never&nbsp;happens again.</p>

<p>He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags.</p>

<p>“The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.”</p>

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South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood.

South Korean capital Seoul saw dozens of people getting cardiac arrest during Halloween celebrations as thousands crowded narrow streets in the Itaewon neighbourhood. Local authorities have said that at least 152 people were dead and more than 100 were injured. AFP cited a fire brigade official who said that more than 140 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. Quoting the fire department, Yonhap news agency reported that around 50 people had cardiac arrest. There were 19 foreigners among those killed in the stampede. They were from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway. Itaewon is a popular destination for people celebrating Halloween in the South Korean capital, and the incident apparently occurred as the result of a crush resulting from the size of the crowd. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered officials to dispatch first aid teams and for hospital beds to be immediately available. Emergency first aid Photographs published by Yonhap appeared to show more than a dozen people lying prone on a street that had been cordoned off by authorities, with rescue workers tending to some of them. Video footage from the scene of the crush showed people performing emergency first aid on several victims lying on the pavement, while rescue workers rushed to help others. Wildly unsafe in #Itaewon right now. #Halloween #Seoul #이태원 #서울 pic.twitter.com/CBIfXdplx9 — 민자넬⁷ 🐱 (@janelles_story) October 29, 2022 × Yellow-jacketed policemen formed a cordon around the site of the crush, with rescue officials loading victims -- some of whom were covered with blankets or other coverings -- into ambulances. Around two dozen people were entirely covered by makeshift blankets on the roadside. On Sunday, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a thorough investigation saying that the deadly stampede at the Halloween event "should not have happened". "In the centre of Seoul, a tragedy and disaster occurred that should not have happened," Yoon said in a national address, vowing to "thoroughly investigate" the incident and ensure it never happens again. He also announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags. “The government will designate the period from today until the accident is brought under control as a period of national mourning and will place top priority in administrative affairs in recovery and follow-up measures.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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North Korea is now inching close to a nuclear test, the US, Japan and South Korea have warned of 'unprecedented response'. The Deputy Foreign Ministers of all the three nations said they would ramp up defence in the region.

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North Korea has fired yet another missile, South Korea said that they detected two ballistic missile that were fired from the Tongchon area in North Korea's east coast. South Korea further added that it has increased monitoring.

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U.S, Japan and South Korea vowed closer ties. North Korea was warned over the nuclear test. The U.S. urged North Korea to refrain from further provocations.

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Despite slightly meeting expectations and as poor net exports, South Korea's economy has fallen to slowest in the year in the third quarter. The countries' GDP was up by 0.3%, it was estimated that the GDP will go up but the pace of growth will come down.

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Amid ongoing tensions with North Korea, South Korean Troops practice amphibious landing. Thousands of troops were also mobilised for the drills.

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<p>Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong told a news conference in Tokyo: "We agreed that an unparalleled scale of response would be necessary if North Korea pushes ahead with a seventh nuclear test."&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea has continued with its record pace of weapon testing this year, including the firing of a short-range ballistic missile. Some reports even suggested that it fired many artillery rounds close to the inter-Korean border.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the joint presser, Cho spoke alongside his Japanese and US counterparts, Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sherman said that "we urge (North Korea) to refrain from further provocations," and added that such actions can be "reckless and deeply destabilising for the region."</p>

<p>Sherman added, "Anything that happens here, such as a North Korean nuclear test ... has implications for the security of the entire world. We hope indeed that everyone on the Security Council would understand that any use of a nuclear weapon will change the world in incredible ways."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While responding to the remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the nations should acknowledge "the root causes of the long-standing impasse". Wang suggested that necessary steps must be taken to enhance mutual trust and address the concerns of all parties in a balanced manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tensions escalated when the US Navy aircraft carrier strike group entered into waters off the Korean Peninsula, with the North criticising it. The state's foreign ministry said that it posed a "serious threat" to the stability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, South Korea worked to enhance its readiness and further strengthen surveillance capabilities with the annual Hoguk defence drills, which are designed to boost its ability to respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.</p>

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Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test.

Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test. South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong told a news conference in Tokyo: "We agreed that an unparalleled scale of response would be necessary if North Korea pushes ahead with a seventh nuclear test." North Korea has continued with its record pace of weapon testing this year, including the firing of a short-range ballistic missile. Some reports even suggested that it fired many artillery rounds close to the inter-Korean border. ALSO READ | Biden warns Russia against using nukes, says would be 'incredibly serious mistake' During the joint presser, Cho spoke alongside his Japanese and US counterparts, Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman respectively. Sherman said that "we urge (North Korea) to refrain from further provocations," and added that such actions can be "reckless and deeply destabilising for the region." Sherman added, "Anything that happens here, such as a North Korean nuclear test ... has implications for the security of the entire world. We hope indeed that everyone on the Security Council would understand that any use of a nuclear weapon will change the world in incredible ways." WATCH | South Korea's SK hynix cuts CapEx by 50%; US curbs may force company out of China × While responding to the remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the nations should acknowledge "the root causes of the long-standing impasse". Wang suggested that necessary steps must be taken to enhance mutual trust and address the concerns of all parties in a balanced manner. Tensions escalated when the US Navy aircraft carrier strike group entered into waters off the Korean Peninsula, with the North criticising it. The state's foreign ministry said that it posed a "serious threat" to the stability. Recently, South Korea worked to enhance its readiness and further strengthen surveillance capabilities with the annual Hoguk defence drills, which are designed to boost its ability to respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

If North Korea holds nuclear test, there'll be 'unparalleled scale of response', warn US, Japan, South Korea

The consequences of Washington's crackdown on China's tech ambitions is affecting many companies. Now, even companies in countries that are close to the United States allies can end up getting in between in the semi-conductor wars between the world's largest and semi-largest economies.

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