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Outer Wall of Multi-Unit Housing Collapses in Suwon, Damaging Two Vehicles; 19 Households Evacuated

Kwon Min-kyu

Published : Jul 15, 2026 10:39 AM


▲ The scene of the collapse

An outer wall of a three-story multi-unit housing building in Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, collapsed at approximately 7:10 a.m. today (July 15).

The incident resulted in damage to two vehicles parked nearby, but no casualties have been reported so far.

Although a gas pipe installed at the bottom of the collapsed wall was bent, it was determined that no gas leak occurred.

The affected building is a three-story structure, and it is known that 49 residents from 19 households live there.

Police evacuated the residents to the Woncheon-dong Community Service Center, considering the possibility of further collapses.

A police official stated, "The city authorities will bring in experts to conduct a safety inspection."