Police Detain Site Manager of Gwangju Hwajeong I-Park Collapse Site

Denial of Allegations of "Construction Following Legal Procedures"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The police are accelerating their investigation by booking and questioning the site manager belonging to HDC Hyundai Development Company in connection with the collapse accident at Hwajeong I-Park in Seo-gu, Gwangju.

The Gwangju Police Agency Investigation Headquarters (Violent Crime Investigation Unit) announced on the 12th that they have booked site manager A (49) on charges of injury by professional negligence following the collapse accident of the newly constructed Hwajeong I-Park apartment structure, which caused injuries.

The accident occurred around 3:46 p.m. the previous day, when the exterior walls and structure from the 23rd to 38th floors collapsed while concrete was being poured on the rooftop of the 39-story apartment construction site.

As a result of the accident, one worker sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, while six workers remain missing.

Mr. A is reported to deny the charges, stating that the construction was carried out following proper procedures.

The police are currently securing statements from related parties and witnesses and collecting evidence containing the circumstances of the accident. As the investigation expands, it is anticipated that the safety manager, supervisors, and others may also be booked.

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