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Using cheaper, faster demolition method for Ulsan power plant may have led to collapse, experts say in relation to 2016 British disaster

On Feb. 23, 2016, a collapse during the predemolition process at the Didcot A power station in Britain killed four workers. The case mirrors the deadly collapse at the Ulsan thermal power plant that left nine dead or injured earlier this month.

2025-11-23

As search for victims of Ulsan collapse ends, probe for deadly accident's culprits accelerates

All seven bodies of workers trapped under the collapsed boiler tower in Ulsan have been recovered, ending over a week of search operations and accelerating the investigations for those responsible for the accident.

2025-11-16

Korea East-West Power issues apology following tower collapse at Ulsan power plant

Korea East-West Power and contractor HJ Shipbuilding & Construction issued their first formal apology and vowed to keep searching for the last missing worker on Thursday, eight days after a boiler tower collapsed at the Ulsan thermal power plant.

2025-11-13

Expert review finds fault with Ulsan demolition plan

As rescue work at the Ulsan Thermal Power Plant continues, an expert review of the demolition safety plan commissioned by the JoongAng Ilbo found a lack of thorough planning for a project of its size.

2025-11-11

Demolition of Ulsan power plant towers set for Tuesday at noon

Two boiler towers obstructing the search for missing workers at the collapsed Ulsan Thermal Power Plant will be demolished at noon Tuesday, authorities announced.

2025-11-11

Scammers exploit Ulsan power plant collapse to defraud businesses

A string of scams exploiting the recent tragedy at the Korea East-West Power’s Ulsan Thermal Power Plant is targeting small business owners, police said Monday, as they warned the public to be vigilant.

2025-11-11

Rescue operations at Ulsan boiler tower to resume after adjacent units demolished

Authorities will resume search and rescue operations for the missing workers once the demolition of the boiler towers adjacent to the collapsed No. 5 unit at the Ulsan Thermal Power Plant in Dam District, Ulsan, is complete, officials said on Monday.

2025-11-10

Authorities plan 'directional' demolition to aid trapped workers' rescue effort

Authorities plan to demolish two remaining boiler towers at Korea East-West Power’s Ulsan Thermal Power Plant early this week to secure a path for rescuers to reach four workers still trapped under the rubble of the collapsed unit 5.

2025-11-10

Families mourn loved ones, survivors traumatized after boiler tower collapse in Ulsan

On Saturday afternoon, a man in his 40s stood anxiously outside a hospital in Ulsan, wearing a neck brace and a hospital gown. The man was one of the workers who narrowly survived the boiler tower collapse at Ulsan Thermal Power Plant on Nov. 6.

2025-11-10

Authorities suspect that regulatory blind spot contributed to Ulsan power plant collapse

Police have secured documents related to the deadly collapse of a boiler tower at Korea East-West Power’s Ulsan Thermal Power Plant and are now reviewing whether the collapsed structure was properly classified and managed under existing regulations.

2025-11-09