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flag A fire during renovations at a Seoul high-rise on Oct. 21, 2025, injured three, injured three, and prompted evacuation of 110 people.

flag A fire broke out in a 16-story high-rise building in central Seoul on October 21, 2025, near Seoul Plaza, during renovation work. flag Firefighters contained the blaze within 44 minutes, evacuating about 110 people, including construction workers rescued from the rooftop. flag No fatalities were reported, but three individuals received emergency medical treatment. flag The fire is believed to have started on the third floor, and authorities are investigating the cause. flag This incident follows a September fire in Daejeon caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion, which disrupted 70 government online services. flag South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized for the disruptions, citing inadequate emergency recovery systems.

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