A Man in His 20s Falls to Death from the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation Building in Gwanghwamun View original image

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A man in his 20s fell to his death from the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation building in Gwanghwamun. A passerby was injured after colliding with the falling man. However, it is reported that the injuries are not life-threatening.


On the 19th, the Namdaemun Police Station in Seoul announced that at around 11:55 a.m., a man in his 20s, identified as Mr. A, fell to his death from the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.


Mr. A is known to be an employee of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation. The police are investigating whether Mr. A's fall was a result of suicide or an accident.


During the fall, a passerby, a man in his 30s identified as Mr. B, was suddenly struck and injured. Mr. B was immediately transported to a hospital. However, it is reported that his injuries are not life-threatening.



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