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Lessons Learned from the 1995 Sampoong Department Store Collapse

Lessons Learned from the 1995 Sampoong Department Store Collapse

November 5, 2024
The Sampoong Department Store collapse, which occurred on June 29, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, remains one of the deadliest structural failures in modern history. The tragedy claimed 502 lives, injured nearly 1,000, and left an indelible mark on the field of structural engineering. This catastrophic event serves as a…

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