The scene of the incident in Seoul on the afternoon of December 31
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Yonhap news agency on December 31, citing information from Korean police, said at least 13 people were injured when a car crashed into a traditional market in Seoul.
The incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. (local time) at Mokdong Kkaebi market in southwest Seoul, leaving 4 people seriously injured and 9 people slightly injured.
The driver was a man over 70 years old and was not seriously injured. Media reported that there was no one else in the car at the time of the incident. The police conducted an alcohol test and found that the driver had no violations.
A witness said that the car drove about 100 meters past the entrance to the market, adding, “I heard he was driving with his foot on the accelerator.”
Authorities are investigating the incident and assessing the extent of damage.
Previously, a ferry capsized in the western waters of Seosan city in Korea on the evening of December 30, leaving at least 1 person dead, 4 people missing and 2 people rescued.
179 people died in the Jeju Air plane crash tragedy, Korea mourned
South Korea also suffered a major tragedy when a Jeju Air plane landed on its belly and crashed into a wall, exploding at Muan airport on December 29. The incident left 179 people dead and only 2 people were rescued.
In his New Year’s message on December 31, acting President Choi Sang-mok called for harmony and unity across the country and trust in the government.
“South Korea is in an unprecedentedly serious situation,” Choi said in a written statement, citing changes around global trade, diplomacy and security, as well as political instability. domestic treatment.
“The government will try its best to run state affairs stably in all areas of defense, diplomacy, economy and society so that people feel relieved,” Mr. Choi said.
