Mass Murders - An Asian True Crime Podcast

The Collapse of the Sampoong Department Store | 502 dead | South Korea | 1995 | 2 of 2


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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.




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