{
  "id": 13360058,
  "title": "South Korea Tragedy: 36 Injured After Ceiling Plaster Collapses At Daegu Shopping Mall, 70 Evacuated As Rescue Teams Respond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/south-korea-tragedy-36-injured-after-ceiling-plaster-collapses-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:30:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/south-korea-tragedy-36-injured-after-ceiling-plaster-collapses-at-daegu-shopping-mall-70-evacuated-as-rescue-teams-respond"
  },
  "original_language": "ko",
  "account": "A plaster ceiling collapse at a shopping mall in Daegu, South Korea injured at least 36 people and forced the evacuation of around 70 others, according to fire officials. The incident occurred on the second floor of the four-story k마트 building in the northern district of the city around 10:16 a.m. on October 10, 2026. Sixty-six people reportedly escaped on their own, while nine individuals received medical treatment at hospitals, though no serious injuries were immediately reported. The total injury count may increase. President Lee Jae Myung's office has directed officials to prioritize rescue efforts and ensure a comprehensive response to the incident. Emergency rescuers were seen searching through debris at the scene, but the cause of the collapse remains unclear.",
  "summary": "Seoul: At least 36 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a shopping mall in South Korea's Daegu city, fire officials said Saturday. 사고가 난 곳은 대구시 북구 관음동 k마트 2층입니다. 천장 마감재가 떨어져 내려 앉았습니다. 건물 내부에 있던 66명이 스스로 대피했고, 현재까지 36명 경상, 9명 병원 이송으로 잠정 파악됐습니다. — KBS 재난미디어센터 (@kbsdisaster) October 10, 2026 The Daegu Fire Department said about 70 others evacuated the…",
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        "published": "2026-10-10T00:01:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Ceiling material collapses in Daegu building, injures 38",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ceiling-material-collapses-in-daegu-building-injures-38",
        "published": "2026-10-10T04:31:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "South Korea: 38 injured as ceiling collapses during Daegu sales event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/south-korea-38-injured-as-ceiling-collapses-during-daegu-sales-event",
        "published": "2026-10-10T05:27:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Supermarket ceiling collapse injures at least 38 in South Korea's Daegu city",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/supermarket-ceiling-collapse-injures-at-least-38-in-south-koreas",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:11:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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