In 1994, a sudden bridge collapse in Seoul sparked a national safety revolution
During the morning rush hour in 1994, a central section of the Seongsu Bridge plummeted into the Han River, exposing the hidden dangers of South Korea's rapid industrialization and forcing a total overhaul of national safety standards.
On the morning of October 21, 1994, a 48-meter section of the Seongsu Bridge suddenly detached and fell into the Han River during the peak commute. The disaster claimed 32 lives, many of whom were students on their way to school. This tragedy shocked a nation that had prioritized lightning-fast economic growth over structural integrity and maintenance.
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