Residents Evacuate After Stone Retaining Wall Collapses at 3-Story Building in Jeju

Residents of a 3-story building in Jeju were evacuated after a section of the stone retaining wall supporting the structure collapsed.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. today (July 4), a report was filed stating that a portion of the stone retaining wall at the base of a 3-story building near the Seogwipo Autonomous Police station had given way.

Seogwipo City, 119 emergency services, the police, and autonomous police evacuated 7 residents from 5 households inside the building and established a safety control zone around the premises to restrict access.

The collapsed section measures 5 meters in length and 3 meters in height.

Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Jeju Province officials believe that the collapse was caused by the weakening of the ground due to recent heavy monsoon rains, compounded by the aging condition of the building. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the collapse.

In coordination with Seogwipo City, the provincial government plans to develop a response plan following a safety assessment of the building and its supporting stone wall, as well as consultations with experts.

(Photo courtesy of Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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