Police investigating the Seosomun overpass collapse have begun a thorough inquiry into the construction company involved in the demolition work.
According to Yonhap News on June 2, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's special investigation unit summoned representatives from Heung-Hwa, the construction firm responsible for the demolition, for questioning.
This marks one week since both the police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor launched their investigations following the collapse.
During the questioning, investigators are expected to focus on how the demolition work has been conducted, the safety management systems implemented by the construction company, and the circumstances surrounding the incident on the day of the collapse.
The police also plan to summon officials from the oversight firm, Seong Engineering, later this week.
Additionally, arrangements are being made to question the site manager and safety officers from Heung-Hwa's subcontractors.
Four safety management personnel from Heung-Hwa have already been charged with negligent homicide in connection with the incident.
Park Jeong-bo, the chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated at a briefing the previous day, "We are meticulously analyzing the materials obtained from the site inspection and search warrants to determine whether those charged bear any responsibility for the fatal incident."
As the police continue to investigate the structural issues that may have led to the overpass collapse, there are speculations that the inquiry could expand to include officials from the Seoul city government, who are currently considered witnesses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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