[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A man in his 50s fell to his death from the 8th floor at a newly constructed officetel site in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.


According to fire authorities on the 19th, Mr. A fell into a space left empty for elevator installation while installing supports to lift construction materials at the site around 7:50 a.m. the previous day.


When the paramedics arrived, Mr. A was already deceased. He was known to be affiliated with a subcontractor.


Safety railings to prevent falls had been installed at the accident site, but they were reportedly temporarily removed for work at the time of the accident.



The police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident.


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