Korea’s Death Mall - 502 Dead & 40 Missing Inside High End Department Store

Sampoong Department Store Collapse: The Deadliest Building Disaster in South Korea | True Crime & Disaster

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district collapsed in a mere 20 seconds, killing 502 people, injuring 937, and leaving 40 missing. This wasn’t an act of nature—it was a catastrophic failure driven by greed and negligence. Dive into the haunting story of eerie child warnings, ignored structural flaws, and the miraculous survival of Michael, Gia, and Sammy. Uncover how businessman Lee Joon’s cost-cutting led to one of history’s worst man-made disasters.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: A Tragedy Unveiled
2:00 - Sampoong: Gangnam’s Luxury Mall
7:30 - Lee Joon’s Deadly Cost-Cutting
14:00 - Warning Signs Ignored
19:30 - The Collapse: 20 Seconds of Chaos
25:00 - Survivor Stories: Defying Death
31:00 - Investigation and Justice
36:00 - Legacy and Lessons

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Disclaimer: This video respectfully recounts a historical tragedy for educational purposes, honoring the victims and their families.

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