Worker in His 60s Dies After Falling from Transmission Tower in Hoengseong

By  Son Gijun  | Jun 13, 2026

Worker in His 60s Dies After Falling from Transmission Tower in Hoengseong
▲ 119, Ambulance

A worker in his 60s, identified as A, fell from a height of 10 meters while dismantling insulators on a transmission tower in Bongmyeong-ri, Cheongil-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Province, at approximately 2:40 p.m. today (June 13).

Following the accident, A was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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