South Korean president blocks bill calling for new probe of Itaewon crowd crush

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has blocked a bill that would have launched a new independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon district. More than 150 people died in that tragedy. The special bill was passed by the opposition-led National Assembly three weeks ago, without the support of the ruling People Power Party. President Yoon has vetoed the bill and instead endorsed a motion demanding the National Assembly reconsider the legislation. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia