Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visiting the demolition accident site in Jangwi-dong on the 30th. <br>[Image source=Yonhap News]

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visiting the demolition accident site in Jangwi-dong on the 30th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Kang Mo (59), who was buried during demolition work at a building in Jangwi 10 District, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, was found on the afternoon of the 1st.


The fire authorities conducting the search operation announced that Kang was found around 4:40 PM that day. It was about 25 hours after the accident occurred.


A fire official stated, "(Kang) is presumed to be deceased."



Kang was buried after falling from the 3rd floor to the 3rd basement level when the building collapsed at the demolition site the previous day.


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