President Lee Jae-myung has instructed relevant agencies to focus all efforts on rescue operations and recovery efforts following a roof collapse at a mart in Daegu's North District.
According to Kang Yu-jeong, the chief spokesperson for the Blue House, President Lee received a report on the incident from the acting chief of the National Police Agency.
After receiving the briefing, the President emphasized the need for all agencies to prioritize rescue operations and ensure thorough recovery efforts.
According to fire authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 10:16 a.m. when part of the roof collapsed at a mart in Gwan-eum-dong, Daegu. A total of 66 people inside the mart evacuated on their own, with 36 sustaining minor injuries. Five of the injured were transported to a hospital.
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