World leaders express condolences over deadly Seoul Halloween crowd crush

World leaders offered condolences as the death toll in the Seoul Halloween crowd surge continued to rise over October 30. Nearly 150 people died while many others were injured during Halloween festivities in South Korea’s capital Seoul, officials said. We grieve with the people of the Republic of Korea and send our best wishes for a quick recovery to all those who were injured,” he wrote, referring to his wife, first lady Jill Biden. The United States stands with the Republic of Korea during this tragic time.” Reacting to the “horrific news”, U.K.’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, “All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time.” Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in Seoul. — President Biden October 29, 2022 Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “On behalf of Canadians, I’m sending my deepest condolences to the people of South Korea today, following a deadly stampede in Seoul.” On behalf of Canadians, I'm sending my deepest condolences to the people of South Korea today, following a deadly stampede in Seoul.