Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Worker death Monday just latest in string of maintenance hole mishaps

A worker who was swept into a maintenance hole during upkeep in heavy rain on Monday morning died after being rescued in a state of cardiac arrest, reigniting concerns over the lack of safety installations in maintenance holes.

2025-08-25

First responders find worker swept away while cleaning manhole

Rescue authorities have found a worker who was swept away while cleaning a manhole in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Monday, recovering the unresponsive laborer in a stormwater pumping station.

2025-08-25

Brother of worker who died in manhole slams employer's safety practices: 'Companies chased profits'

A worker died from toxic gas exposure during a subcontracted job in Incheon. Investigations reveal safety protocol violations by multiple companies.

2025-07-08

Worker who went missing in Incheon manhole died from gas poisoning, preliminary autopsy says

A man in his 50s who went missing and was later found dead after falling into a manhole in Incheon is believed to have died from gas poisoning, according to a preliminary autopsy report.

2025-07-08

Man who disappeared in Incheon hole found dead next day

A 52-year-old worker was found dead after a wastewater inspection incident in Incheon, where he and his colleague were exposed to toxic gases.

2025-07-07

One worker missing, one knocked out after underground inspection goes awry

A worker went missing and another lost consciousness during a gas exposure incident in a maintenance hole in Incheon, prompting an investigation into safety protocols.

2025-07-06

5 workers collapse in manhole in Jeonju paper factory

Five workers collapsed while working inside a manhole at a paper factory in Jeonju, North Jeolla, on Sunday morning.

2025-05-04

Manholes are a double-edged sword (KOR)

Manholes protect the safety of the people, but they can become an object of fear in a disaster like the last heavy rains.

2022-08-18

Manholes are a double-edged sword

Manholes protect the safety of the people, but they can become an object of fear in a disaster like the last heavy rains.

2022-08-17

Death toll from floods stands at 10 after missing man's body found

A man in his 40s who went missing after falling through a manhole in Seocho District, southern Seoul on Monday night was found dead Wednesday afternoon.

2022-08-10