Fire in Seoul shantytown extinguished after nearly 13 hours

· Politics · South Korea

A fire that broke out at Guryong Village, a shantytown in Seoul's upmarket Gangnam district, was extinguished after nearly 13 hours. The blaze affected 77 households and 107 people, and one person was injured, according to reports. Around 75 firefighters and 24 fire trucks were deployed, with strong winds helping the flames spread. The village has long been a symbol of housing inequality in one of Asia's wealthiest cities.

Why it matters：The blaze highlights the fragility of informal housing in a wealthy global city and the human cost of delayed redevelopment.

Key points

  • The fire affected 77 households and 107 people.
  • One person was injured; strong winds spread the flames.
  • Around 75 firefighters and 24 trucks were deployed.

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