At around 8:51 a.m. on the 17th, worker A (55) was buried at a new building construction site in Yeonsan-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and rescue operations are underway. Photo by Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station

At around 8:51 a.m. on the 17th, worker A (55) was buried at a new building construction site in Yeonsan-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and rescue operations are underway. Photo by Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] At around 8:51 a.m. on the 17th, worker A (55) was buried and died at a building construction site in Yeonsan-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.


A was swept away by soil that collapsed during the retaining wall foundation work around the construction site.



The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident, including whether safety regulations at the construction site were followed.


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