Referring to the site BritishIt was stated that on June 29, 1995, when cracks appeared on the ceiling of the fifth floor of the SAMPOONG department store, this area was closed only.
On that day, the store was very crowded, and the leadership did not want to empty the entire building. The cracks expanded to the scope, and the ceiling of the fourth floor began to bend, so that the upper floor was finally closed.
The new staff was alarming at 17.50, and a few minutes later the roof collapsed, the buffer columns collapsed, and in less than 20 seconds, most five -story buildings collapsed into the basement, comprehending buyers and employees caught in it.
Thanks to the effectiveness of the rescue team, hundreds of survivors were successfully evacuated from the ruins, and the last survivor was found 17 days later.
Initially, it was believed that this disaster was caused by gas leak or terrorism, but the studies prove that the building was overloaded and built with low concrete. Lee June was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, as well as his son Lee Khan-Sang, as well as with several city officials who, as proved, accept bribes.
Sampun post-tragedy is given more attention to improve construction standards and strengthen and support the security code. Many buildings in the capital of South Korea were finally criticized, boring and restored.
Now in the former Sampoong department store, the location is located in a luxurious residential complex.
