Notice on the Application for Victim Recognition of the October 29
Itaewon Disaster and Related Matters

 Pursuant to Article 52 of the Special Act on Protection of Rights of Sufferers, Truth-Finding, and Prevention of Recurrence of the October 29 Itaewon Disaster (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) and Article 18 of its Enforcement Decree, the plan for the application for victim recognition and other related processes is announced as follows.

April 1, 2025

Support Group for the Relief & Remembrance of 10･29 Itaewon Disaster

Application for Victim Recognition of the October 29 Itaewon Disaster

(Application Period) April 1, 2025 (Tuesday)- May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)

• However, if an applicant is unable to submit the application within the designated period due to exceptional circumstances, such as overseas residence for a specific period, they may apply within 6 months from the date such circumstances no longer apply.

(Eligibility for Application) In accordance with Article 2(3) of the Act, individuals falling under any of the following categories may apply for recognition as a victim of the Disaster.

• Spouse (including common-law spouse), lineal ascendants or descendants, or siblings of a deceased victim
• Individuals who participated in emergency rescue and recovery efforts during the Disaster (excluding public officials who participated as part of their official duties)
• Individuals who operated a business or worked as an employee in the vicinity of the affected area at the time of the Disaster
• Any other individuals who have suffered physical, psychological, or economic harm as a result of the Disaster and are in need of recovery support

(Required Documents)  The designated application form (Annex Form No. 1) and the relevant supporting documents (See the attachments for details.) pursuant to Article 52(1) of the Act and Article 18 of its Enforcement Decree

• ※ Applicants are advised that the required documents vary depending on their category as a victim.

(Application Methods) In-person submission, mail, fax, or e-mail(itwsupport@korea.kr)

(Decision and Processing Procedures) In accordance with Article 52 of the Act, the Committee will decide the recognition of the victim status within six months from the date the application is received, and the decision notice will be delivered to the applicant.

• The decision will be rendered based on the documents submitted by the applicant pursuant to Article 52 of the Act and Article 18 of its Enforcement Decree after the review of the October 29 Itaewon Disaster Damage Relief Deliberation Committee.

  ※ The decision must be rendered within 6 months of application receipt, with written notice provided to the applicant. However, if necessary for investigation, the period may be extended by up to 30 days, with one extension permitted.

• Pursuant to Article 52 of the Act and Article 18(3) of its Enforcement Decree, should the application be incomplete, the applicant may be asked to provide supplementary documentation. (The period for supplementation will not count toward the decision-making period.)
• All processing periods are subject to the provisions of Article 19 of the Civil Petitions Treatment Act.

Attachment(s):  Standard application forms download