Overview

• The body of the missing worker in his 50s was recovered on April 16, approximately 124 hours after the collapse of the Sinansan Line subway tunnel in Gwangmyeong.
• The collapse on April 11 caused a surface road cave-in, damaged buildings, and led to the evacuation of around 2,300 residents due to safety concerns.
• Rescuers deployed heavy machinery, rescue dogs, and over 70 personnel to dig 21 meters and remove 300 tons of debris in the multi-day search effort.
• A second worker, a man in his 20s, was rescued 13 hours after the collapse with a fractured collarbone and is in stable condition.
• Authorities, including Mayor Park Seung-won, pledged comprehensive safety inspections and structural reviews to prevent further incidents in the Sinansan Line project.