The president promises police improvements in the aftermath of the Itaewon disaster

President Yoon Suk-yeol stated Monday that individuals responsible for the Itaewon crowd crush would be punished and that the police's risk management and response system would be overhauled. He also issued a formal apology as the president in charge of public safety.

"A sweeping overhaul is required for police services related to risk management and accident prevention to protect the people's safety," Yoon said at ....