Exterior Wall of House Collapses in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul Due to Heavy Rain

Due to heavy rain that hit the central region, the exterior wall of a house in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul collapsed, forcing 18 residents to evacuate.

On the 17th, heavy rain fell mainly in the metropolitan and central regions, and citizens passing through Gwanghwamun Intersection in Seoul hurried their steps, armed with umbrellas and rain boots. 2025.07.17 Photo by Dongju Yoon

According to the Gangbuk-gu District Office, at around 7 a.m. on the 17th, the exterior wall of a vacant house in Suyu-dong collapsed due to the heavy rain.

As a result of this incident, residents from nine nearby households evacuated in a commotion.

At around 11 a.m., the Gangbuk-gu District Office took emergency measures, such as covering the collapsed wall with a waterproof sheet.

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