Survivors Emerge from the Ground After Nine‑Day Mine Crisis
What Happened?
In the quiet county of Bonghwa, a landslide on October 26 buried a zinc mine beneath a mound of earth. Two unlucky miners stayed trapped inside until Friday, when rescue teams dug a shaft and finally reached them.
Life Inside the Collapse
- Inside the ruin: The miners improvised a “tent” from plastic sheets, trusting it would keep them warm.
- Meals on the go: Their only food supply—instant sweetened coffee powder — became a lifeline.
- Braving the darkness: They endured nine long days underground, holding onto hope while the rescue crew threaded a lifeline through a new hole.
Nationwide Grief Over Halloween Tragedy
While the rescued miners wove their way to safety, the country cast its eyes on an even darker scene: a Halloween crowd crush in Seoul that claimed 156 lives. President Yoon Suk‑yeol announced a week‑long mourning period that will extend through November 5.
Government Response
- Official mourning: The nation holds vigils and memorials while honoring the victims.
- Safety measures: Authorities are tightening oversight for subway crowds, especially during large public gatherings.
In these trying times, the story of survival amid calamity reminds us that, with determination and teamwork, even the darkest hours can find a glimmer of light.
