A fire broke out on June 30 at Seongbuk-dong Byeolseo (Seongnakwon), a designated scenic site in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, prompting a response from fire authorities.
Seongnakwon, which had been closed for over 200 years, opened its doors on the 23rd. Seongnakwon means "a garden to enjoy the beauty of nature outside the city walls." Photo by Moon Honam munonam@
According to the police, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the same day, a report was received that an unidentified fire had started in the main building of Seongbuk-dong Byeolseo.
The fire department quickly dispatched equipment and personnel to the scene and issued Response Level 1 at 1:43 p.m.
So far, no casualties have been reported.
Seongbuk-dong Byeolseo, formerly known as Seongnakwon, is designated as Scenic Site No. 118. As a villa garden from the Joseon Dynasty, it is a cultural heritage site that has well preserved the original form of a traditional Korean garden.
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