The government has designated this week as a national mourning period.
Cafes and restaurants near the site of the Itaewon accident have also decided to close for the time being.
Yesterday (31st), the day of Halloween, most of the shops along the Itaewon-ro road were closed.
On the front window of the store, there were notices such as 'Temporarily closed in condolences to those who died in a tragic accident'.
The Itaewon Special Tourism Zone Association said, 'We decided to close the business in the sense of participating in the national mourning atmosphere following the tragic incident,' and said that merchants agree with the purpose and are actively participating. I've been advised to take a break.
One dessert shop even threw away Halloween cookies, etc., and the president said that although the painstakingly prepared product is a waste, it doesn't seem right to sell it now.
Some convenience stores have opened for police and officials staying at the scene of the accident, as well as mourners who stop by to mourn.