Safety of low-cost housing questioned again as fire in Seoul leaves at least 7 dead, 11 injured
Social affairsNov 9, 2018
A fire that broke out in low-cost dormitory housing in Jongno, Seoul has left at least seven dead and 10 injured. The fire started from a room in front of the third-floor entrance, trapping residents on the floor behind the fire, the local fire department said. A “gosiwon” is dormitory-style housing facility frequented by students and state-exam takers. The housing is noted for its cheap lodging, and has become popular among day laborers living alone.(Yonhap)Most of these low-price housing facil