Construction site blaze in South Korea kills nearly 40 people

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A fire at a construction site in South Korean city of Icheon, 80km from Seoul, has killed at least 38 construction workers and injured 10. The blaze at the unfinished warehouse is believed to have been sparked by an explosion of oil mist, with many workers trapped on an underground level
South Korea fire kills nearly 40 construction workers


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South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.

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