A fire broke out on the roof of the National Hangeul Museum in Yongsan District, Seoul, around 8:40 a.m. on the 1st.
Yongsan District Office sent an emergency text message that morning, stating, "A large amount of smoke is coming from the roof of the National Hangeul Museum due to the fire," and advised nearby residents to close their windows and avoid going near the area. It added, "Vehicles using Seobinggo-ro in front of the museum are advised to detour."
The fire department, which responded after receiving the report, is extinguishing the fire. The exact scale of the damage has not yet been tallied.