Ground Subsidence in Busan's Sasang District Raises Concerns

In Busan's Sasang District, recent ground subsidence incidents near a city rail construction site have generated considerable anxiety among local residents. This marks the third incident occurring this month alone and the sixth occurrence overall this year. In one particular case, a hole measuring 7 meters in diameter and 3.5 meters deep appeared on the roadway, causing vehicle disruptions and resulting in injuries. Despite the Busan Transportation Corporation's assertion that these issues are unrelated to the construction work, residents remain apprehensive and have requested an investigation into the ground subsidence without receiving concrete responses. Authorities, including the city and relevant agencies, have promised to formulate countermeasures related to construction activities conducted over the past two years; however, resident anxiety persists. These incidents underscore serious safety challenges associated with urban construction projects, potentially undermining the trust and safety of the local community.