A special committee investigating Seoul's 2022 Itaewon crowd crush has concluded that around 15 of the more than 150 victims — roughly 10% — may have died from causes other than suffocation, including internal bleeding or organ pressure injuries. The committee, presenting findings on 21 July 2026, said the review was based on external examinations rather than full autopsies. Forensic pathologist Kim Moon-young noted that victims who died from such secondary causes could potentially have survived for hours or days with more aggressive rescue intervention, a finding the committee says underscores the need for proactive emergency responses even when initial efforts are delayed.