Two officers found not guilty on charges of negligence leading to injury and death, while a third officer was sentenced to 18 months in jail. Source link
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Asia’s fourth-largest economy has entered a week-long period of national mourning, but analysts fear the slump in sentiment caused by the outpouring of grief may not fade quickly and bring a lasting impact. Source link
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Festivities turned to tragedy in Seoul’s lively Itaewon district, as eyewitnesses say crowd was exceptionally dense on Saturday night. Source link
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Tragedy sparks messages of sympathy and caution on Chinese social media, but also derision over Seoul’s close ties with the US. Source link
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President Joko Widodo recently castigated top officers over a series of controversies, but the move is unlikely to spur changes that only structural reforms can bring, analysts say. Source link
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Fractious relationship between football clubs and fans highlighted after pitch invasion at Arema v Persebaya match left at least 125 people dead. Source link
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