"Excessive Malice" Mocking Note Found at Ulsan Mixed-Use Complex Disaster Victims' Shelter Sparks Outrage

"The Majority of Residents Complain of Struggling with Aftereffects"

On the 8th, a mocking note was found in the rooms of Stars Hotel, where the victims of the large fire at the Samhwan Arnuvo mixed-use apartment complex in Nam-gu, Ulsan City are temporarily staying, causing controversy.
Photo shows the mocking note found by a victim. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A note mocking the disaster victims was found in the temporary shelter where residents of the mixed-use complex 'Samwhan Arnuvo' in Nam-gu, Ulsan, where a large fire broke out on the 8th, sparking public outrage.

A, who identified themselves as one of the residents of the Samwhan Arnuvo apartment in Ulsan, posted on their Facebook, "An excessively malicious note was found in the room," along with a photo.

The photo showed a hotel memo titled "Playlist for Disaster Victims." The memo listed seven songs related to fire: Oh My Girl's "Bulkkotnori" (Fireworks), Taeyeon's "Bulti" (Flame), BTS's "Bultaoreune" (Fire), BLACKPINK's "Buljangnan" (Playing with Fire), god's "Chotbul Hana" (One Candle), Jeon Youngrok's "Bulti" (Flame), and Oxen 80's "Bulloniya" (Fire Play).

A said, "It feels like an excessive malice to write such a list directed at us who were rescued from the fire," adding, "Most residents cannot sleep and are struggling with aftereffects, and many posts and comments have caused emotional wounds."

They continued, "In the midst of this, such messages feel like curses cast upon us, and it is frightening that someone in the hotel wrote this."

They stated, "Knowing that disaster victims would come to this room, I cannot just watch such excessive criticism," but also said, "There is no direct harm, so reporting it is impossible." They appealed, "Please do not ignite the hearts of those who survived the fire."

The hotel is investigating the circumstances under which the memo was written through analysis of closed-circuit television (CCTV) after becoming aware of the situation.

The interior of Samhwan Arnuvo mixed-use apartment complex in Nam-gu, Ulsan, which suffered extensive damage from a large fire that occurred on the 8th. All household items were burned, and debris fallen from the ceiling and walls is scattered inside the house.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier on the night of the 8th, a large fire broke out at the mixed-use complex 'Samwhan Arnuvo' in Daldong, Nam-gu, injuring 93 residents with smoke inhalation and minor injuries, and rescuing 77 people who had evacuated to the rooftop and other refuge floors.

Subsequently, Ulsan City supported the disaster victims who lost their homes due to the fire by providing accommodation at business hotels. However, some criticized this, saying, "Providing tax support for a private property fire, not a natural disaster, is excessive," and "Designating hotels as temporary housing facilities is an overextension of support."

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