South Korea overpass collapse kills three in Seoul

A decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May, killing 3 people and disrupting rail traffic near the capital’s main station. South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. The event is materially negative for infrastructure safety sentiment, but likely limited in direct market impact.

Analysis

A decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May, killing 3 people and disrupting rail traffic near the capital’s main station. South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. The event is materially negative for infrastructure safety sentiment, but likely limited in direct market impact.