Sydney woman killed in Seoul crowd crush ‘loved by all’

The family of an Australian woman killed in a Halloween crowd crush in South Korea has paid tribute to the 23-year-old, describing her as the life of the party and an incredible human being.

Qazet.az reports that, Sydney film production assistant Grace Rached was identified as the Australian victim of the tragedy in the Itaewon district of Seoul on Saturday night, when more than 150 people died.

Rached’s family said she was a talented film producer who was passionate about making a difference.

They said in a statement:

We are missing our gorgeous angel Grace, who lit up the room with her infectious smile.

Grace always made others feel important and her kindness left an impression on everyone she ever met. Grace always cared about others and she was loved by all.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said consular officials are providing assistance to her family.

Rached was working as a production assistant at Singapore-based film and media company ElectricLime, and had previously worked at smaller production companies, and had volunteered for Sydney short film festival Tropfest.

She had studied at the University of Technology in Sydney, completing a Bachelor of Communications and International Studies.

Her family said:

[Grace] cared deeply about her two sisters and was a wonderful role model. Grace showed us what it meant to be an incredible human being.

We will deeply miss our beautiful Grace, our life of the party.