Overview

• Police and labor inspectors raided nine locations, including POSCO E&C headquarters, subcontractor offices, and supervision firms, deploying 150 personnel.
• Three officials—one each from POSCO E&C, a subcontractor, and a supervision company—have been charged with occupational negligence resulting in death.
• The April 11 tunnel collapse at the Shinansan Line construction site in Gwangmyeong killed one worker and injured another, prompting public scrutiny of safety practices.
• A 2023 audit had flagged poor conditions and insufficient reinforcements at the site, raising questions about regulatory oversight and compliance.
• Investigators are analyzing seized documents to determine the collapse’s cause and assess whether safety protocols were violated.