EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 19 MIN
The Sampoong Department Store Collapse | 502 dead | South Korea | 1995 | 1 of 2
from Mass Murders - An Asian True Crime Podcast · host 1UpMedia
On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul collapsed due to a structural failure, killing 502 and injuring 937. This is considered the deadliest peacetime disaster in South Korean history. Ep 1: Discover the rise and fall of the Sampoong Department Store, a symbol of ambition turned deadly. Learn how greed and negligence led to over 1,500 people being buried alive. Ep 2: Delve into the extensive rescue operations to save the lives trapped amidst the rubble. Find out what had caused the collapse and the sweeping reforms implemented to prevent future tragedies. Join your fans and interact with the team at [email protected] or through our socials (IG, TikTok) and Youtube. We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.
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On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul collapsed due to a structural failure, killing 502 and injuring 937. This is considered the deadliest peacetime disaster in South Korean history. Ep 1: Discover the rise and fall of the Sampoong Department Store, a symbol of ambition turned deadly. Learn how greed and negligence led to over 1,500 people being buried alive. Ep 2: Delve into the extensive rescue operations to save the lives trapped amidst the rubble. Find out what had caused the collapse and the sweeping reforms implemented to prevent future tragedies. Join your fans and interact with the team at [email protected] or through our socials (IG, TikTok) and Youtube. We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.
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The Sampoong Department Store Collapse | 502 dead | South Korea | 1995 | 1 of 2
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