South Korea: Authorities responding to explosion at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, South Jeolla Province, May 31

Event

Authorities are responding to an explosion at an office in Yeosu National Industrial Complex, South Jeolla Province, May 31. The cause of the explosion is unclear. The blast injured at least three people.

Authorities will likely maintain security cordons around the incident site for several hours while they conduct their investigations. Localized disruptions are likely in the surrounding area through May 31.

Yeosu is approximately 50 km (31 miles) southeast of Gwangju.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Anticipate localized business and transport disruption in the surrounding area.