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DisasterSouth Korea·27 Oct 2026

Fire in Seoul's Guryong Village forces evacuations

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A fire engulfed Guryong Village, identified as Seoul’s last shanty-town, on October 27, 2026. The incident forced more than 100 residents to evacuate their homes, though officials reported no injuries. The blaze occurred because the village's tightly packed homes and highly flammable building materials created significant vulnerability to fire.

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