At a press conference Tuesday, Commissioner General Yoon Hee Keun of the National Police Agency admitted "inadequate response to the multiple emergency calls warning of the severe situation" and pledged to launch an independent investigation body to examine officers of all levels. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. The bodies of the dead were being kept at 42 hospitals in Seoul and nearby Gyeonggi province, according to Seoul City, which said it would instruct crematories to carry out more cremations each day as part of plans to support funeral proceedings. (no resort fee, includes resort fee benefits such as free wireless, in room . GMs, Special 1 year USCF with magazine, paid online with entry- Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Youth $18. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 30TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN. Some clad in Halloween costumes continued to sing and dance nearby as others lay lifeless on the ground. 5SS, 40/80, SD/30, +30, (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10), Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando 32819. An editorial published in the Korea JoongAng Daily on Monday pointed to the lack of a central organiser as a contributing factor, but argued that the disaster could have been avoided if the police and fire authorities had thoroughly prepared for possible scenarios in advance. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also made a tearful apology on Tuesday for failing to fulfill his duty to protect citizens' lives and safety and for offering the apology too late. Ive lived in Itaewon for 10 years and experienced Halloween every year but yesterday was by no means particularly crowded compared to previous years, one Twitter user wrote. Updated November 2, 2022 at 8:34 AM ET. entertainment, use of fitness center), see reservation link posted below But this was not taken care of, with no one taking the responsibility in the first place.. Orange County Bus Service Strike Pauses Ahead Of Election, Election Canvassers Want Latinos To Know Voting Is Good for Their Health, Wet Weather Could Continue Through Wednesday, Bringing Much-Needed Moisture To Dry SoCal Areas. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. www.chesstour.com, chessaction.com or All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Web Hosting & Services by. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3. But local reports said most police deployed were focused on drug use and traffic control, rather than crowd control. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top U1900 $600-300. Major: Open to 1900/over (see peakrating.us). for refunds. Online, claims also spread that police were not actively managing the crowd, which allowed too many people to congregate around the subway station and in the alleyway at the centre of the disaster. In 5 sections. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Heritage Event, Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, United States Chess Federation 2022. Your gift can impact a student or support a players dream. Seo Soo-bin, a university student in her 20s who came to the site to pay her respects on Monday, said all her friends knew someone who had died. Heritage Event, Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix. July Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Saturday, September 3, 2022 - Monday, September 5, 2022. . Its just, to me, publicity on their end. must reveal foreign, FIDE and other over the board ratings, and these ratings, "There are too many people, and I barely got out. 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Witnesses said people fell on each other like dominoes, and some victims were bleeding from their noses and mouths while being given CPR. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA. The Takeaway will air at 9pm. 5SS, Major and Under 2100 sections 40/80, SD 30+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10(2-day option in all, rds 1-2 G/60 d10), Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando 32819. Now, I think that was one of the main things that made this so complicated.. Players Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. best male/female 2-player A man bows while paying tribute near the site of the crush during Halloween festivities in Seoul. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, if possible- none supplied. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. entry fee: Entries posted at chessaction.com (click entry list after entry). round 1. If you notice a formatting error on this page, please click here. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. No rating Soon after, starting at 10:15 p.m., calls reporting the fatal crush poured in. If Online Regular rating is 50 or more points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $200. Free parking. Fri 6 pm, rounds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. United States. Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. chessaction.com or We recently completed a website update. No rating Kong Ha-song, a disaster prevention professor at South Koreas Woosuk University, said that for all practical purposes no one was looking after pedestrian safety on the night. A total of 11 emergency calls came in from near the alleyway, but police dispatched officers on just four occasions. Free parking. Paek Seung-joo, a professor of fire and disaster protection at Open Cyber University of Korea, made a similar point, telling Reuters: As there was no central authority, each government arm just did what they usually do the fire department prepared for fires and the police prepared for crime prize. They also come amid predictions that the tragedy can further weaken the public's support for President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose job approval rating fell below 30% for most of the past three months. $18,000 guaranteed prizes. Under 2100: $1600-800-500-300, top U1900 $700-350. Young Adult $25, Youth $18. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Free parking. 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. Ratings: Major 2-day schedule: Reg ends "The state bears infinite responsibility for people's safety, yet this accident occurred.". $128 online at Paid electronically through Zelle or Paypal. U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than above. Awards: The apologies follow growing public and media criticism that authorities have avoided taking responsibility for the tragedy, saying repeatedly that the police do not conduct crowd management for a spontaneous gathering without a clear organizer, like the Halloween crowd. Under 1200: $800-400-200-150. We didnt hear anything because the music was really loud. (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. Car rental: to Major. See also above. policies Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. adjusted if necessary, may be used, if higher than USCF. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/24. must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering, or may later be expelled. 8001 International Drive Refunds, $15 service charge. Your gift can impact a student or support a players dream. Entry: higher than USCF, may be used. Saturdays deaths will probably draw public scrutiny of what government officials have done to improve public safety standards since the ferry disaster.With Associated Press and Agence France-Presse, It was chaos: how my Halloween night out in Itaewon went from fun to horror, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. which were eerily quiet with many shops and cafes closed. Itaewon is part of Yongsan, one of the Korean capitals 25 districts. Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. Sat 10 am, rounds Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. Room 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel. SEOUL, South Korea Three days after a deadly crowd crush in Seoul, South Korean authorities apologized to the victims and the public amid mounting scrutiny over their judgment and response. Click here for further $15 below the latest official USCF rating, on the list corresponding to the ending Two South Korean miners rescued after surviving for days on coffee powder, Itaewon crowd crush: thousands join vigil as anger grows in South Korea, South Korea president criticised over gaffes at Queens funeral and UN, South Korea considers survey on boyband BTS members military service, Seoul to phase out Parasite-style semi-basement flats after storm deaths, Foetus fronts legal challenge over emissions in South Korea, Fashion has no age: the stylish senior citizens of Seoul, Claims of shamans and curses as South Koreas president shuns official residence, I dont know how to live: grief over loved ones lost in Seouls deadly Halloween crowd crush. Times: check-in: 9 am Round Times: Saturday 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. said a caller at 9:51 p.m. "It looks like a very dangerous situation here right now.". 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On Wednesday, the special investigation team raided the police agencies of Seoul and the Yongsan ward, where the Itaewon district is located, in addition to the city's subway operator and fire department. I think we need crowd control," the caller said. "As the head of the ministry responsible for people's safety, I offer my sincere apology to the nation," he said at the national parliament Tuesday. FIDE. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning. Copyright 2022 NPR. South Korean authorities have opened an investigation into the deaths of more than 150 people, in a crush in a nightlife district in Seoul on Saturday as experts said crowd controls could have reduced the surge that led to the disaster. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. The South Korean prime minister, Han Duck-soo, has promised a thorough investigation and authorities said they were focused on reconstructing the chain of events leading up to the surge and were looking at whether anyone may have been responsible for triggering the crush. if appropriate, may be used at our discretion if above USCF. Ultimately, I think the cause of the disaster was crowd control., Steve Blesi, an American whose son Steven died in Itaewon, voiced anger at authorities for allowing the crowds to get so big. chessaction.com by 7/20, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 Masks not required. "It looks like people will be squashed to death," said a person who called at 6:34 p.m. local time from the same alley. Earlier in the day, people laid white chrysanthemums, drinks and candles at a small makeshift altar off an exit of the Itaewon subway station, a few steps away from the site of the crush. Free parking. Questions: Players On Monday afternoon, dozens of crime scene investigators and forensics officers descended on to the rubbish-strewn alleys. Team must average under Unofficialuschess.org ratings Florida Free parking. Last update 30.10.2022 14:31:01, Creator/Last Upload: D G D Chamil Thilakarathna. BLITZ TOURNAMENT Another memorial for the victims was set up at Seoul cityhall plaza, with others set up across the country. Awards: Usually paidby Paypal, may take over a week. $20,000 PRIZE FUND GUARANTEED Top 2 sections FIDE rated US Chess Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) . July Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Usually paid through PayPal (may take over a week). entertainment, use of fitness center), see reservation link posted below 5SS, Major and Under 2100 sections 40/80, SD 30+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in all, rds 1-2 G/60 d10), Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando 32819. 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Hong Ki-hyeon, a senior official with the national police agency, acknowledged the problem during a news conference on Monday, saying police did not have an established way to deal with such gatherings. must commit before rd 3. $15 service charge for refunds. Players Gold and Silver Affiliates; Guide to a Successful Chess Club; Affiliate Logo Package; Junior Tournament Player Program; 3-day $133, 2-day $132 mailed by 7/10, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 1 hour before round 1. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Web Hosting & Services by. www.chesstour.info, Director@Chess.US. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. IMs & WGMs free; $120 deducted from Awards: Paid electronically through Zelle or Paypal. According to transcripts released by police on Tuesday, similar calls warning them about a possible accident and asking for help followed. He said the loud music made things more chaotic. 5SS, 40/80, SD/30, +30, (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10), Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando 32819. FIDE. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid K-pop concerts and government briefings were also cancelled. SEOUL, South Korea Three days after a deadly crowd crush in Seoul, South Korean authorities apologized to the victims and the public amid mounting scrutiny over their judgment and response. South Korean authorities have opened an investigation into the deaths of more than 150 people, in a crush in a nightlife district in Seoul on Saturday as experts said crowd controls could have . Reg ends Hotel rates: $122-122 Ken Fallas, a Costa Rican architect who went to Itaewon with expat friends, used his smartphone to film video showing unconscious people being carried out from the alley as others shouted for help. As many as 100,000 people mostly in their teens and 20s, many wearing Halloween costumes had poured into Itaewons small, winding streets to reach the bars and clubs. Bring set, board, clock adjusted if necessary, may be used, if higher than USCF. Calls for accountability have grown in the press and online after witnesses reported seeing a relatively small number of police on the streets in relation to the size of the crowds. below the latest official USCF rating, on the list corresponding to the ending reserve car online Its 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, he said at a briefing. Re-entry $60; not available to go from Questions: . details. online with entry: Adult $40, Use reservation link at chessevents.us or 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/9 or rate may increase. If you notice a formatting error on this page, please click here. U1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Most shops and cafes nearby were closed on Monday, and police cordoned off the site of the incident, which was strewn with rubbish. "There are so many people, and we are almost getting crushed to death," said a caller at 8:53 p.m. "We are on the brink of having a major accident here," said a caller at 9 p.m.. "Please do something about this street. official USCF ratings used. The tournament archive of chess-results.com contains more than 40.000 tournaments from around the world. USCF membership The sinking exposed lax safety rules and regulatory failures. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Refunds, $15 service charge. 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Other over the board ratings such as club, league, scholastic, state or province, etc, adjusted mailed by 7/10, all $150 (no checks, credit On 28 October, the district announced its plans for managing the Halloween celebrations in Itaewon, a gathering that attracts huge crowds but has no official organiser. United States. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. Entries posted at chessaction.com Police said at a briefing on Monday they had deployed 137 officers to the event, pointing out that number was significantly higher than previous years. The authority laid out measures including anti-Covid precautions, safety checks for bars and restaurants, rubbish management and anti-drug policies, but nothing on how to control the revellers who were expected to converge on the area. 8001 International Drive Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. SOUTHERN OPEN July 22-24 or 23-24, 2022, Florida Wyndham Orlando Resort . More than 25 of the dead were foreigners from the US, China, Australia, Russia, Iran and elsewhere. Southern Super Knights All Island Blitz Chess Championship - 2022 Open Event. 43rd Annual Southern California Open. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. or call Entries posted at chessaction.com (click entry list after entry). To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. This was a disaster that could have been controlled or prevented, Lee Young-ju, a professor from the department of fire and disaster at the University of Seoul, told broadcaster YTN. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-300, top U1600 (no unr) $600-300. Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or FIDE. Prizes $20,000 guaranteed. 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