Headquarters of Korea Investment & Securities in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

A man in his 40s, referred to as A, fell at the headquarters building of Korea Investment & Securities in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and was transported to a nearby hospital in cardiac arrest.

According to the fire authorities, a report was received at 9:08 a.m. on the 1st that A fell inside the headquarters building of Korea Investment & Securities. A is said to have fallen from the third floor, approximately 10 meters above ground.

Paramedics who arrived at the scene confirmed that A was in cardiac arrest and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before transporting him to a nearby hospital. A is reported to be an employee of Korea Investment & Securities.

A fire department official noted, "It is still unclear whether he has died, and we are determining whether it was a suicide or an accident."