Supermarket Ceiling Collapse in South Korea Injures Dozens

WHO:

ABC News World - At least 38 people were injured in the incident.

IJR - President Lee Jae Myung directed agencies to respond to the incident.

WHAT:

ABC News World - A partial ceiling collapse occurred at a supermarket.

IJR - The ceiling collapse injured 36 people, with nine taken to hospitals; no life-threatening injuries were reported.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The incident took place in Daegu city, South Korea.

IJR - The ceiling collapse occurred at a mart in Daegu, South Korea.

WHY:

IJR - Authorities are investigating the cause of the ceiling collapse.

HOW:

IJR - Visitors evacuated the mart following the ceiling collapse.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 11:11 UTC)

A partial ceiling collapse at a supermarket in Daegu, South Korea, has left at least 38 people injured, with nine of them requiring hospitalization, though thankfully, none of the injuries are life-threatening. In response to the incident, President Lee Jae Myung has directed agencies to take action, while authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collapse. Visitors were evacuated from the mart following the incident as emergency services responded to the scene.