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The search operation is continuing at the construction site of a new apartment building in Gwangju, where 6 workers went missing in the collapse. Let's go to the scene first.
Reporter Choi Seon-gil, how is the situation at the scene now?
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Yes, it is at the site of the apartment collapse accident in Hwajeong-dong, Gwangju.
While the search operation is currently underway, the six workers who are still missing have not been found.
At the time of the collapse of the apartment, 3 silicone workers, 2 firefighters, and 1 plumbing worker who were working in the upper floors have not returned yet.
The search was suspended from the evening of yesterday (11th) due to concerns about further collapse, but it resumed at around 11:20 am today.
As a result of safety diagnosis by experts, it was determined that there is little risk of further collapse, so it is possible to enter the interior.
There is a possibility that some debris may fall from the outer wall of the apartment, so drones with thermal imaging cameras and six rescue dogs were put in first. In addition, the search dog shows unusual reactions, such as wandering around a certain place, so we plan to search that place again.
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Criticism of the construction site contractor who had the accident this time is also growing a bit.
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Yes, the authorities have ordered the construction of this accident, Hyundai Development Company, to suspend all on-site construction in Gwangju.
In June of last year, when a building being demolished in Hak-dong, Gwangju collapsed, 9 people were killed and 8 people were injured.
Hyundai Development Company CEO Yoo Dong-gyu apologized this morning, saying he felt responsibility at the scene of the accident.
The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and accountability for construction safety management.
In addition, we plan to conduct on-site forensics jointly with the National Forensic Research Institute and the fire department.