Overview

• The collapse of the Sinansan Line construction site on April 11 caused a road cave-in and damaged nearby buildings in Gwangmyeong, South Korea.
• A worker in his 50s remains missing six days after the incident, with extensive rescue efforts ongoing to locate him underground.
• Rescue teams have removed approximately 300 tons of debris and dug 21 meters into the site, but the worker's exact location and condition remain unknown.
• Multi-agency operations, involving over 270 personnel and 68 pieces of equipment, are coordinating the search under hazardous conditions.
• The collapse has heightened concerns about structural safety and oversight in South Korea’s underground construction projects.