The Deadly Korean Bridge Collapse That Killed 32 - Bus Filled With Students Fell 66ft Into Han River

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[@MorganVsTheInternet]

The fact that disasters like the Sewol Ferry, Sampoong Mall, and Seongsu Bridge are caused by human greed is blood boiling!

[@Melbeatle]

Amen!

[@daniii_1018]

I agree!Heartbreaking💔💔💔

[@KikiSushiii]

@@yumyumkoi7943why? Doesn't make a difference if someone says something? U think the war will stop? Maybe target politicians and people who are able to make a difference. Not a freaking youtuber who is just living her life

[@yumyumkoi7943]

@@KikiSushiii She has a platform of at least 1.9 MILLION people, you don't think that's going to make an impact? Why bother supporting her channel, then?

[@yumyumkoi7943]

@@KikiSushiii she's a public figure, she advocates for innocent people, why shouldn't I seek her support? What males you think she's the only one I'm reaching out to?

[@chronos5090]

What I've learned through Rotten Mango is that in Korea I must avoid tight alleyways, Department Stores, Ferries, and now bridges... Especially if I am a student.

[@TheO-5]

@anon1407so basically impossible

[@ameliarose47]

Don't forget humidifiers. Can't use those either.

[@silentjustice5657]

Yeah, I'm never leaving the house again.

[@ameliarose47]

​@anon1407at least in the USA, aside from a few corrupt cases help comes to the aid of people in those situations. Unlike in South Korea, in the Sewol Ferry tragedy, the Halloween ally (I can't spell the name of the place), and now the bridge collapse, nobody came or tried to come until it had gone on for HOURS.

[@treubaking]

It's basically impossible. These things just happen.. it's sad and I know we want to avoid these things but in the daily lives of koreans it seems all of these things are normal. You wouldn't;t expect a mall to collapse, or to get trampled on in alleyways. it's just.. unfortunate.

[@Reneelwaring]

About the people dying as soon as they were removed from the bus: they had internal injuries and never would have survived. The pressure of the bus on their bodies kept them from bleeding out but as soon as they were released the internal bleeding started. There is nothing those policemen could have done to save them, but they are still hero's for the attempt.

[@Nkm11122]

For sure, falling down 60ft the impact definitely would've only given them maybe a 5% survival rate if help arrived earlier. Although they couldn't make it, at least they were able to see the sky and die free of the bus. Such a tragedy.

[@charliekezza]

And compartment syndrome could have killed them too. There is a build up off lactic acid and other bad stuff and when the pressure is taken off the bad stuff floods back into the body and death happens very quickly after

[@sejongunniespistol]

No she doesn't. There are other people doing that right now ​@@yumyumkoi7943

[@iplayfoofee3547]

@@yumyumkoi7943 whats going on in Gaza?

[@Akakikukaku]

@@iplayfoofee3547 Indiscriminatory firefight

[@ghostsofpunk]

It’s crazy the people of Korea had to go through this and then 8 short months later Sampoong Mall collapse. How unbelievably tragic.

[@dings7301]

Holy crap your right ☹️

[@sonyaunfiltered8081]

And some of those victims of the malls who died could’ve been family members/friends of those who died from the bridge. Like that’s insane and so heartbreaking!

[@synergisticcollusion134]

And the owners of that mall ALREADY KNEW that the building was compromised and a danger to everyone in and near it at the time of THIS bridge collapse! They could've prevented it, but their greed and egos were more important than human lives! 🙄😢🤦‍♀️🤬🤬💔💔🤢🤮

[@ghostsofpunk]

@@synergisticcollusion134 💯 agree with you that both tragedies were avoidable. But nothing makes my blood boil more than the Sewol ferry tragedy. As far as I’m concerned, those passengers were murdered. I’ve never in my life seen such blatant disregard for human life. Especially considering they were mostly students on that trip. Every time we see a video on that or any of these tragedies, it makes me cry. Let’s hope nothing like any of these ever happens again.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

@@ghostsofpunk Completely agree! 💯💯👏 The utter COWARDICE of that Captain, who SPECIFICALLY changed his clothes as to NOT be recognized, and the crew members who IMMEDIATELY jumped ship COULDN'T have cared LESS about ALL of the kids they left behind, even though they KNEW they were in SERIOUS trouble. They CHOSE to save their own asses and wouldn't even help with the rescue, some as simple and vital as conveying ACCURATE information would've saved lives! But NOPE - They remained mouths shut, heads down -- DISGUSTING & DISGRACEFUL, the WHOLE lot of them! Then there's the owners of the ferry itself; they also KNEW that ship was COMPROMISED and DANGEROUS, but the money was more important. I honestly think they ALL forfeited THEIR right to live, along with most of the government officials and politicians who not only REFUSED to help, but they lied to the parents & media about their "efforts" and PREVENTED the civilian volunteers/heroes from trying to save the kids! And it's beyond INFURIATING that the government leaders held their egos in such high regard that they would NOT accept nor allow ANY of the OFFERED help from the multiple READILY AVAILABLE, PROPERLY EQUIPPED & TRAINED services that would've saved just about everyone! Hell, the US Navy had over 1000 people at the ready, and some of them had to be PHYSICALLY RESTRAINED from going in against orders & regulations because they could HEAR the kids yelling for help! This was another HEARTBREAKING, traumatizing and COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE tragedy, yet none of these words really even begin to demonstrate the true severity and full measure of all the pain & suffering that still ensures to this day, and for much longer. May all of those who lost their lives rest in the peace they deserve and may God refuse mercy on those who left & let these innocents die and did NOTHING to help; may they justly burn in hell for eternity!💯💯🙄🤬🤬😢😢💔💔😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@monokromacat]

Few days ago police closed one of the bridge in my city and made people mad but the governor announced that they need to repair the bridge because they found out bad people had stolen a lot of bolts from the bridge. Watching this story, I'm so thankful that the government of my city still care about citizens safety. Thank you for sharing this story

[@phrozti188]

Were the bolts made of copper or sum??

[@monokromacat]

@@phrozti188 no it's from iron. The culprit is big robbers syndicate. They don't care if they destroyed public facility that's their only way of making money. Believe it or not they even dare to rob communication and electricity tower parts in secluded area and now police need to guard it because heavy voltage electricity can't kill them

[@선혜365]

@@phrozti188they probably got old or rusty, atleast they care for safety.

[@phrozti188]

@@선혜365 it says the people would steal the bolts, I’m confused as to why someone would steal bolts from a bridge

[@violetpink7423]

ouu i have similar story for my town too, it called satok suspension bridge(you can search it up if you want), the bridge is like veryyy old and they closed it off in 1992 because of concerns and the bridge later on collapsed in 2004

[@Tradeofjane]

Yuna's father dropping to his knees holding the backpack caked in her blood just brought a chill to me. He's holding on to the last part of his daughter alive. Honestly, the Seongsu Bridge disaster is a classic example of what happens when the government fails to do even a basic inspection. If they had they would have known that the vertical members, which connected the suspension trusses to the anchor trusses, were welded incorrectly.

[@massivel]

the inspections were done, the government just ignored the result of the inspection (result was that the bridge was unsafe to cross)

[@NathalieCwiekSwiercz]

​@@yumyumkoi7943why aren't you doing videos too? I think everyone needs to speak up, but if you are gonna tell others too like you do, then you must do the same, otherwise you're just a HYPOCRITE

[@ribbonsinmyheart]

@@yumyumkoi7943why don’t you do something to help Gaza?

[@Tradeofjane]

@@massivel They did not do a proper inspection of the bridge, which requires using special equipment like a snooper truck to inspect the bottom.

[@E11i3ph4nt]

I want to like this, but it would make it 666 so imma just comment I agree lol

[@BAKAROID]

I'm sure the people who died after being pulled out of the bus probably felt grateful still that they were helped.

[@malverysuh7786]

True, that small gesture makes wonders when you are completely devastes and traumatized by near death. Having another human help, eases you even if you are about to die.

[@Banuna]

At least they didn’t die alone, crushed in that bus but outside where they could see the sun and someone was kind enough to wrap them in something warm and tell them it was gonna be okay even if they knew it wouldn’t be. I can’t imagine the fear and horror and I’m so incredibly grateful for that, absolutely no one deserves to die that way

[@h.s.6269]

They got to clearly see someone care enough to fight for them. And the last thing many knew was seeing someone care enough to get cloth to warm them up, even if they didn't last until his return. I'm sure they felt comfort despite the terrifying situation.

[@exp-io853]

omg this broke me even more...despite this horrible situation...there is something good thst comes out of it...the ones that lived, that helped, the victim families brings guilt for the rest of their life but the dying are grateful for their family and people whonhelped them...may they rest in peace

[@nina-cy5dd]

my heart broke at "from Yuna, who loves her dad very much," I can't imagine how her dad felt, knowing their last interactions. But to have that letter from her - I truly can't imagine the pain her parents felt. Rest in peace to all those who lost their lives, its truly infuriating how preventable this was edit: oh my god, the end of that sentence. I hope where ever they are, Yuna and her dad are together.

[@exp-io853]

i really cried...wish they are together now...rest in peace...inwill never forget this

[@Star_B0Bar]

I'm not one to cry easily, but this part and the note, I was in tears

[@KC-dh6tw]

My cousin unni was a Muhak Girls highschooler when this disaster happened. When she heard the news, she cried cause my uncle, her father used to driver her school and go to his work through that bridge. She has been always a goofy unni for me, but this moment she told me she was so scared. Back in 90s, not many people had mobile phones, she just had to wait. My uncle, I wouldn't say 'fortunately' cause this was such a terrible tragedy, passed the bridge moments before it collapsed. He said he heard the loud sound in the back, but couldn't understand what happened back then. One of saddest thing of this tragedy is, the memorial monument for victims is very hard to access by foot. You can get there by car, but from the parking lot there is no proper pedestrian passage, so you gotta jwalk through the dangerous road... highlighting a lack of proper mourning and respect for the victims and their families.

[@shannawang]

Sounds like where they built the Memorial for the collapsed mall - In the middle of nowhere

[@shannonharpole5070]

Hey Stephanie. There was recently a shocking discovery in Raymond, Mississippi. Over 215 unmarked bodies were found buried behind a prison. None of the families were notified and these were mainly innocent people wrongfully killed by the police. I am not sure how much information you could find on it right now because it is not really being talked about enough but if you could look into it and make a video on it I think it would be a great way to raise awareness. More and more “missing” people are being found in this field and it breaks my heart that their families might still be looking for them. If you want to know more about it the jail is in Hinds county and it is called Raymond Jail. Thank you so much and I hope this reaches you.

[@Ocean23457]

I heard a little bit bout this on tik tok. Hopefully Stephanie will make a video on it!

[@50ULL355_music_gaming]

I'm from Asia and i did read the article about this story.

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

I've seen 3 rather short news reports on this, and I'm disappointed with them-- again. I think you're correct about a video being done on this. It's scary to think that the coppers do stuff like this, then wonder why the people actively distrust them.

[@LisaLoe66]

Officials even lied to one mom who thought her son was missing for almost a year. They’d take her missing person interviews and offer help knowing the entire time her son was in one of the unmarked graves. Shocked there’s not more news on this.

[@brb6769]

that really fucked up no wonder people get more on day dont trust police anymore

[@thraungaming824]

Without your channel, I would never have been aware of all these disasters that happened in Korea and other Asian countries. So thanks for that. But I'm appalled by the number of these crazy accidents causing the lives of hundreds of people happening in Korea.

[@twothousandandchew]

this! it’s what bothers me when people say they don’t like stephanie or she’s this and that because she profits off of these tragedies but so many people wouldn’t even be able to be informed about them in the first place if it wasn’t for her and her team of translators and whom ever else it’s not like we can learn about what we don’t know you know ?

[@HA-zx2pk]

This happens in America too

[@thraungaming824]

@@HA-zx2pk I know, but still, what struck me the most is how many times authorities, companies and overall rich and powerful people are involved in these disasters and don't get a lot of justice for it.

[@thraungaming824]

@@twothousandandchew Yes exactly. The story about the 350 students on the ferry still haunts me. And I'm still shocked that anyone around me I talk about it with has no idea it happened. Media coverage for sure on this one. Each time there's a school shooting in the USA it's on every news media channel in the World..

[@MOTHHMAN]

​@@twothousandandchewyeah, if people are complaining about her "profiting" off of these tragedies, i wonder how they'd feel about all the news reporters and article writers who were paid/made money reporting on these cases 🙄

[@ToddTheJoker]

Just a helpful tip for those watching, most cars have a detachable headrest on each seat that you can detach and use the two rods on the bottom of the detached head rest to smash through car windows in this type of scenario! I hope I explained that well...I would as a suggestion, take a look at your car to see if it has this feature and practice taking it off so that it becomes second nature or at least you know that it is there and can be used!

[@IsntThatPrecious420]

Yes came looking to see if someone else said it. Also some pocket knives have the ability to bust out.

[@Anna-vl2ni]

The tool to shatter glass is tiny , affordable and worth investing to and having in EVERY car

[@Anna-vl2ni]

If you’re trying to break a window Do Not hit the middles as this is the thickest point of the glass. Hit the side corners . Look up Adventures with Purpose. They have educational info on how to survive submerging cars

[@toni5431]

@@Anna-vl2ni - I wouldn't recommend AWP for anything now since his past came to light. I refuse to watch any venture he is a part of.

[@breetoldyouso]

@@toni5431what happened?

[@jerlinej3516]

There’s no reason to skip safety measures, shame on these construction companies and those who partner with them. It’s especially tragic that victims blame themselves when in reality these problems were caused by powers beyond their control

[@Hope-Dasher]

It’s is the responsibility of engineers and infrastructure experts to vet and evaluate the risks and consequences associated with methods , designs and materials used this bridge should have never gotten past the design process

[@lynnjackson8367]

when u hear politicians bragging about deregulations............that is code for save money by pulling back on PROTECTIONS of our people.......safety is expensive...........sick

[@exp-io853]

this makes me want to become an engineer and architechture..or my own construction company....id never save money in exchange of lives being on the line....i think the greed in these people are beyond crazy..look at their stupid statements...they deserve hell...no one deserve to experience human negligence like this

[@V1min]

All the ppl that died after being rescued out of the bus, their last memory was them being rescued which is sad but also good cause they felt like someone at least tried to help them

[@kiehliemcgregor9159]

When she said that girl had a note for her father in her bag, my heart fell out of me and I just started crying. He must have felt AWFUL that she died while they were having a fight and she died thinking he was still mad with her, and that letter either made him feel 100 times better or 100 times worse. Happy he's with her now.

[@olik82]

I started crying at the family part, I can't imagine how much it must have hurt to think if they didn't send them to work/school that day they could've been alive

[@cinnabonbish5124]

​@@yumyumkoi7943 I know you mean well but she has the right to make whatever content she wants. Don't force people to do things even if you mean well.

[@NiniRenz]

that made me cry too bc that was heartbreaking

[@RobertStewart-i3m]

​@@cinnabonbish5124 I've noticed throughout the comments and replies that yumyum's replies aren't there anymore. They must've said stuff that vexed utube. That's disappointing.

[@greendayvideosful]

“Don’t even get me started in the Olympics and what the cities will do for Olympics” The Mexico City Olympics 1968 immediately came into my mind, I’d love for you to talk about it if possible. It’s a major event in Mexico’s history

[@marissamoreno5460]

Could you tell me what happened?

[@themaria151996]

This is one of those events that I think will be so hard to research. The government did everything to cover it up. So much that there is still no official number on how many people died. Not even the survivors know how many.

[@themaria151996]

Students, professors and many others were protesting for a more democratic government because for years the government had been run by one single political party. On October 2 1968 just days before the Olympics there was a massive get-together of many student unions in one spot in mexico city. The idea was for then to gather and have many speakers. Unfortunately the military surrounded them and started shooting. Many many died. Many ran for shelter in nearby buildings but those who gave shelter were also killed. Numbers are very unofficial and the government said they had be attacked first... news were blocked and people who wanted to talk were shut up. ​@marissamoreno5460

[@ximena7993]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think there is a movie (I’m not sure if it’s based on true events) about the day of a regular family whose one of their kids attended the protest and what follow’s after the shooting. I’ll try to look it up, but it would be something I would love to see Stephanie cover in the future Edit: the name of the movie is Rojo Amanecer

[@themaria151996]

@ximena7993 Correct, but even that movie was recorded under government supervision, and most of the important parts were edited out. Most of the actors and even extras were threatened. Most of the movie was recorded in secret.

[@ellewang8767]

These type of events are so traumatic. The part where she said the father passed away two years later just broke my heart. Losing a child is pain on a different level.

[@arccv]

Since you've already covered Sampoong and Seongsu Bridge, I think a video on the Daegu gas explosions would be very interesting as well. I love how your videos convey the human side of the tragedy and their stories, instead of the cold and detached styles that these tragedies are usually covered.

[@gattilucia]

In August 14th, 2018 the Morandi Bridge collapsed in Genova, Italy. The similarities of these two cases are horrible: corruption, lack of maintenance, excessive weight and not intended use, noticeable cracks on the previous months, bad weather on the day of the disaster, difficult or impossible access to help the trapped victims. Basically a recipe for disaster.

[@dreamcatcheralt5894]

this case really reminds me of the itaewon and sewol tragedy not because of the police but because of how long it took for help to come. May the ones who lost their life be free of pain in the afterlife

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I agree there are some parallels there in terms of the lack of response by the police and them just ignoring the people who calling to report the incident.

[@LigerSuperstar]

That's what I notice about these kind of cases in Korea. The response took so long

[@GriseWeisshark]

Japan had the same problem too. I remember watching an episode of Aircrash Investigation about Japan Airlines 123 and one of the survivors said that they heard helicopters flying above the crash and didn't rescue immediately. When they did, a lot of the people are already dead. Only 4 people survived in that plane full of crew and passengers. Just imagine how many could have been saved if they acted faster.

[@exp-io853]

you're right...why is it like this...and the sampoong mall is bit similar...authorities(ppl in charge?) didnt evacuate the people inside the mall when its obvious it would go wrongn anhtime soon...they were having a meeting before and when it collapsed...sure tragedy could happen (not saying its right to cut cost and neglect safety) but when help is needed i wonder why cant they come quicker

[@dr.davidenglish778]

@@exp-io853 they didn't evacuate because it was peak time for the store and they were greedy SOBs. The owner was not even man enough to turn himself in. He fled and offed himself.

[@kc7886]

Literally one of my biggest fears I would always freak out crossing bridges as a kid 😭😭

[@im_spooky9236]

I still do😭

[@105.._..26]

im still terrified of them

[@LyraPyxisVT]

Same

[@pipwhitefeather5768]

I think crossing bridges has just become a fear for me..

[@lolaadam3788]

Still scared🤝🏾

[@tvnnice]

Stephanie spreads so much awareness I would have never heard the severity of these issues in News reports

[@_lixx]

Yep she does

[@nohesiii]

@UTubeTrollPolice298what..

[@_lixx]

Make fun all you want but most people know what is happening and what has happened all around the world because of stephanie and her channel and all her little stories

[@almogxchq5282]

The stories of all the victims were so heartbreaking. Yuna's letter just shattered my heart. I cannot even fathom what the father must have felt after reading it. May her dad and her rest in peace with all the other victims. Also hats off to the Police officers. Even if they couldn't save them all, the efforts they made were commendable. Sadly, they didn't get any compensation for all the traumas they experienced. Lee being just 21 when it all happened just breaks my heart. A truly sad case that should never be repeated.

[@ekamarie6632]

What’s crazy is the perspective this story has given me. It took a whole year to repair a short lil 30ft bridge near my house. For a yr it was a hugeee inconvenience to not have that path, had to go 10minutes out of the way to go to the pharmacy or store that usually only took 4minutes to get to. After hearing this I am beyond grateful they closed it down when they did and took their time to repair it properly. It’s how it should be my heart goes out to the families who lost someone due to negligence and greed.

[@Ja7nD03]

32 people?! That’s horrible, I looked at the title and was literally shocked. I don’t know what happened yet but I already feel so bad for those people Edit: Those 911 operators who thought they were prank calls should be charged with manslaughter. So many mistakes made it makes you wonder what could’ve happened if people took it more seriously.

[@dodsii]

same

[@dianaosazenaye1313]

Wow

[@tiryaclearsong421]

It honestly sounds almost identical to the I-35W bridge collapse complete with the school children on a bus, how the section fell, that the truss was constructed poorly, and it was over a cold, major river in a large city during rush hour. The only major difference is the death toll but the bus on the 35 fell with the bridge instead of falling on the bridge and something like 30 cars fell in the water, so fewer people fell that distance on to the concrete. The US also doesn't do as many (or often any) pedestrian lanes so only the construction workers fell outside of a car.

[@БегитеизРоссиипокаестьвозможно]

@@yumyumkoi7943 Yes Palestinians are murdering LGBTQIA. They want to destroy Israel so LBGTQIA people in the Middle East have nowhere to run to for safety or asylum. Hamas and other terrorists brag about pushing gay people off of buildings and murdering them. One gay Palestinian man wanted to flee to safety in Israel but he said the entire village of Palestinians was after him and unfortunately they murdered him for being gay before he could escape.

[@davidjacobs8558]

@@tiryaclearsong421 yes, and it was 2007, almost 30 years after this incident. and happend in good old USA.

[@Defsy80]

Back in 2006, a bridge near where I lived crashed down, killing 5 persons and injuring 6. 2 of the deceased were the parents of an 8 year-old boy who was playing hockey and they were on their way to get him. This took place in Laval, a city near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I remember being shook as I took that bridge once a week to go to the grocery store. No matter how many people are affected, or where in the world it takes place, these things should never happen.

[@Milianel]

That's so horrible. 😭 Things like this should never happen

[@exp-io853]

i am a bit scared of bridges from when i was little but i dont think its to the point where i think they could actually collapse...i cant imagine the victims family bringing guilt and trauma..no one deserves this no one...we could never be too careful so stay safe guys

[@tortillachips3911]

It's f**king insane this happened MONTHS before the Sampoong Dept Store collapsed...

[@daniellebrothers3688]

I was living in Chicago at a time that the city was in negotiations to host the Olympics. I was convinced it would be the worst thing the city could do to itself. All that construction in such a rush, in a city with huge social, transportation and great temperature variance issues--a recipe for potential disaster. This video was sobering, and so well done. Thank you Rotten Mango. And the daughter's letter of love for her dad...that touched my soul. I'm so grateful the father got to read it, and hold her memory with love in his heart. It sounds like her perspective was well-grounded. She was raised right ❤😢

[@robhill9989]

This is incredibly sad. You’ve done a wonderful job expressing the pain and suffering that these people went through. I think it’s amazing that you can share these tragedies that have happened a world away and make it feel like it’s your own community. You truly bring a cohesiveness to the world.

[@dalatina911]

God bless those police officers. If they hadn’t been there, more lives would have been lost. I can’t believe they weren’t recognized and taken care of!! The letter from Yuna (?) to her father had me BAWLING. God bless them all. Thank you for covering this!!

[@Bagel_lover]

The “my baby my baby” part so heartbreaking a mother having to see her baby covered in blood crushed doing nothing as little as crossing a bridge she couldn’t have imagined that anything like that could take her child away from her it’s horrible.

[@Ester_Krupova]

Well, the mother probably did decide to bring that person into this world. If people would want to think before gambling, they surely could have imagined

[@terrispencer4913]

​@@Ester_Krupovaok we all have rights to our opinions, but WTF, nono with that nonsense

[@Ester_Krupova]

@@terrispencer4913 Saying that the mom probably decided that is just a fact. And there are people who think about bringing children here beyond themselves and when they do, they most likely imagine and consider those kinds of things

[@Ester_Krupova]

If you mean it literally doesn't make sense to you then by 'gambling' I meant making kids. It's a metaphor for it based on making kids being, just like gambling, a risk. But gambling risks the gambler's money and making a kid risks creating a life which will experience such suffering

[@terrispencer4913]

@@Ester_Krupova lol, I understood what you meant but I was just saying the way you worded it was just so very distressing. To compare it to gambling 😄

[@duqial]

Civil engineering tragedies in Korea is definitely smth that causes anxiety in me. So many and such horrible ones. There was one building collapse in my region that I heard about and it was so terrifying to me as kid, just the pure horror of so many lives being lost. It was during a pigeon event, there was too much heavy snow on the roof and a hall it was held in just went down, so I get it happens all over the world. It was Katowice Trade Hall roof collapse.

[@nelielsanji1066]

Been to katowice but I've never been to the town hall

[@K-a-i.]

65 died ;/

[@llisek]

I was a kid too when that happened, remember that after this tragedy I was afraid that the roof in my school will also fall down

[@RobertMcBride-is-cool]

⁠You made this comment on the 18th anniversary of the Katowice roof collapse.

[@buildingamystery74]

You are a fantastic storyteller. I’ve only watched a couple of your videos but I really appreciate the way you talk about such important and devastating events. I’ve learned so much about Korean culture, politics, greed and social hierarchies. I love how you explain the structural engineering that contributed to these disasters. Thank you for the hard work that you and your team put into your content.

[@storm2851]

I was in tears hearing about yuna and her dad, i wouldn't want any child/parent to go through something like that. Rip.

[@candimandi2572]

One time I was in Korea I helped out at a language cafe and heard a mom talk about this bridge, the mall, and the ferry incident (this was before the Itaewon tragedy) and how that has influenced how she's raised her children and how she sees the government as a whole. At the time, I only knew about Sewol, and even with that I knew very little. After hearing all these stories from Stephanie, I wish I could talk to that mom again understanding the true impact of these tragedies.

[@martinadredha3966]

stephanie and her team never fail to amaze me. the effort they put into making good quality videos and also posting them with a little break between them like omg?

[@yumyumkoi7943]

she needs to speak up about Gaza

[@Roadent1241]

@@yumyumkoi7943 I get this is an ongoing chaos right now, but what do you think it'll do? It's already 'entertainment' to some people. If we already can't do anything because we can't even pay our bills or for food nevermind internet bills, Steph talking about it won't help.

[@yumyumkoi7943]

@@Roadent1241 she does have a lot of influence, the fact that you see her as your personal bestie doesn't change that. AND the fact that we - as regular people - don't have the means to make a difference, it's exactly the reason why we should AT LEAST ask, people with a platform to do it

[@atelierxara]

she has mentioned palestine briefly. i think it was in a segment about doctors without borders. for me that's the minimum that allows me to peacefully keep watching her content and supporting her lol.@@yumyumkoi7943

[@BastardchanMin-mv2yr]

​@UTubeTrollPolice298 get a job man

[@sagejungwirth4155]

I'm from Minnesota and I still remember the day I-35W fell into the Mississippi River. 13 dead, 145 injured. It also collapsed due to construction short cuts and lack of maintenance....

[@dolphinmage4858]

I was on 35w when that happened, but my exit was shortly before the bridge. My stomach dropped when moments after I arrived at my destination the reports started playing on tvs.

[@misacruzader]

Your emotional investment in these stories is the thread that ties the humanity in to the sorrow. You bring me to tears each time you connect to each lost soul. Thank you.

[@ginnied7346]

What a terrible unavoidable tragedy, just listening to how selfless those officers were who were also traumatized and in shock yet they still rushed to aid others to the point of literally giving those in need the clothing of their backs they just had so much compassion and empathy that it had me shedding tears but when Yuna's letter that she wrote to her dad was read the tears really started to flow, just a terrible, terrible tragedy that shouldn't have happened full stop I just can't imagine the grief of those that lost loved ones in such an unimaginable way, I not surprised many tormented themselves with if's, and's and only's ( or butterfly affect ) I think if I'd lost any of my children I'd torment myself the same way, I think most parents/people would think that way and do when they lose someone they love

[@radiafarhan3267]

Stephanie please do a video on the attack on the army public school in peshawar, Pakistan in 2014. A school was attacked by armed terrorists which ended in the killing of 150 children and leaving over 100 injured. it shook the nation and is to this day a horrific memory that every Pakistani runs away from but it deserves recognition. the parents never got justice. they can never get their children back. there's a lot of politics involved as aps stands for army public school and most of the students in attendance came from military backgrounds, this is believed to a reason as to why this school in particular was targeted.

[@K-KrushOfficial2525]

yessssssssss this is a very traumatic case that needs to be covered

[@MercedesLefrancois]

Has anyone else covered it that I can check out?

[@coffee_2234]

Omg that is extremely horrific i feel bad for the parents who lost their kids in that horrific attack

[@radiafarhan3267]

@@MercedesLefrancois yep! Just search APS attack 16th December 2014, there's a bunch of people who covered it. most of them might be in urdu but bbc also has a video on it so you can check that out

[@jdubbs6508]

i would be very interested in learning abt this more, rest in peace to the children

[@charlenes6770]

With upmost respect and admiration for these police officers. A tragedy that no one could have predicted or wanted. A bandage on a bridge caused lives and unimaginable grief of those families. Again, never safety but money first. Sad.

[@EnyaLynam]

hilarious@UTubeTrollPolice298

[@stephaniesantiago92]

@UTubeTrollPolice298what are you even talking about

[@kpoponbeet]

My biggest fear is a bridge collapsing while I'm on it. I know it's unlikely to happen, but it still happens and the thought of it scares me

[@lindajohnson.]

Me, too. I’m also afraid of water. 😢.

[@WinniePooh33]

I'm afraid of large bodies of water😭

[@Reverse_Cat_Cowgirl]

Me too, mostly for the idea of being trapped alive in my soon to be coffin...

[@l111thium]

these cases are so fascinating because in almost all of them where there's greed, corruption and apathy, there's also empathy, selflessness and altruism. these disasters truly bring out either the worst or the best in people and are great case studies. also, the cops on the scene definitely deserved all the awards they were scheduled to get in the first place, im not used to police doing their job, so this was a pleasant surprise

[@SGTC14]

I really admire your ability to tell these stories with such detail and compassion while maintaining your composure! It's not an easy skill.

[@kennamoo7427]

This is so sad. 32 people and some were students is horrible. They all had their whole lives ahead of them. And helicopters flying above them and not doing anything and just live streaming is disgusting. Thank you Stephanie and the RMT for shedding light I all of these cases.

[@RobertMcBride-is-cool]

What exactly did you want the news helicopters to do?

[@Lance_Lionroar]

Some were students? The vast majority was students.

[@magdamoreno1704]

​@@Lance_Lionroarout of 32 9 were so not the vast majority (still a big number)

[@kennamoo7427]

@@RobertMcBride-is-cool they could of at least tried to help

[@yangiemouie]

Omg 😭😭. I’ve listened to hundred of stories from you but I’ve never bawled my eyes out like I did with this story. As a mother of 4, I can’t even imagine the pain these families went through.

[@EloTheCurious]

This and the department store incidents are so mind blowing and devastating to know that neglect from the people in power is rampant at every level of moderations in society. If we can’t even keep our bridges and building from falling apart on us, it’s no wonder we can’t depend on many of our work places and societal structures to keep us safe and supported either when conflict arises many of times. Thank you, Stephanie and Panda for bringing these stories to our awareness. It’s hard to hear, but I’m grateful to be able to share in the knowledge, and send my heart out to those who have to live with these grief of missing their loved ones everyday. Much love 🖤

[@trys24]

I have just realized why we are always so hooked from beginning to end when Stephanie is talking. It’s because she switches from a heartbreaking story to a technical explanation about why the disaster happened, and then a story again, then explanation and so on. That way she keeps our attention throughout it without us getting bored. Up and down and up and down. She really is a master storyteller.

[@kriztinfernandez4736]

I literally cried. Stephanie is really a great story teller! Thank you!

[@angeldaniel7360]

Victims Thirty-two people were killed in the disaster including 29 victims on the Number 16 bus, which held 31 people when it fell. Among the dead were the bus driver and nine students from the Muhak Girls' High School [ko] and the Muhak Girls' Middle School [ko] in the Haengdang neighborhood of Seongdong District. Two of the victims on the bus survived the fall, but died waiting for first responders. The victims were treated at six hospitals, including the National Police Hospital [ko], while the 32 dead were enshrined at 15 hospitals throughout Seoul. Among the victims was Adele Aida, a 40-year-old undocumented immigrant from the Philippines who was traveling to a meeting of Filipinos in Korea. Initial reports incorrectly reported over 40 deaths after police reports mistakenly combined the list of the dead and the injured.

[@kurtsam5972]

My hearts to all of them, and Adele aida thank you for that extra information

[@madholly1232]

The letter Yuna wrote for her dad got me in tears and all the other parents experience. I don’t know why yunas hit so hard maybe it’s because I have a hard time communicating with my dad but it just did the fact that she never knew her dad forgave her and they could never properly make up is just horrific

[@kindlethecandle]

The Banner that reads "Even if everybody else in the world forgets, Mom won't forget you." 😭

[@paddycakes.]

​@@yumyumkoi7943as many people have told you, she will most likely cover it in the future. It's rare that she covers current and evolving situations. Maybe have some empathy for the people that she IS talking about rather than spamming the comments about those she hasn't. With peace and love.

[@MiaMia1n0nly]

I was watching this a couple of days ago and was deeply saddened 😞 Now today I woke up to the news that a bridge in my city has collapsed, and there are potentially people unaccounted for. I immediately thought back to this video. This is incredibly upsetting 😣

[@funpau7549]

South Korea is so lucky they have freedom of press and citizens’ voices were heard even decades ago. Bridges and buildings in China collapses, deaths are not even accounted for, let alone compensation and figuring out causes.

[@sarahlovee1865]

That final line got me. I was on the verge of tears at random points but 'even if the world forgets mom will always remember' ...i don't know how you stay as well composed as you do

[@kalpajha3002]

Stephanie, thank you for covering all these tragic cases that we are not aware of. This case hit hard, especially because there were many children who sadly had their lives cut to short. I can't even imagine the panic and confusion they were all going through. When you mentioned that 8 chairs were empty in the classroom, that really broke my heart. Understandably, the whole community would have been shaken. R.I.P. to all who lost their lives on that fateful day. My heart goes out to their family and friends.

[@stutisingh_1838]

Idk what it is in your narration but i get fully immersed in every story . I was cooking while listening to this video and my eyes got all watery when you were describing the rescue operation . Great job 👏

[@kobi2256]

Things like this are still happening in Korea. Just last year a bridge in Bundang fell and it killed one person and severely injured another. That lead to all the bridges being inspected and two other bridges had to be closed for repairs. But nothing would have happened if no one died. Officials don’t check unless they’re forced to.

[@serafina2393]

Thank you for the work that you are your team does to bring these stories to light and being compassionate while retelling them. Love all your channels, thanks for letting us share moments of life with you and your family 💞 wow this is the first episode I've cried from. Hearing about the families really reminded me of our family losing our dad & sister to drowning. Thank you for being kind to those families

[@pipwhitefeather5768]

So sorry for your loss 🙏

[@nancyayotte2297]

Wow. That is awful. I'm so very sorry.

[@reeorchids]

So sorry for your loss🙏🏼 sending healing prayers your way🙌🏼✨

[@robinhoward8805]

Dear Stephanie Most of your “Rotten Mango” shows do bring several tears to my eyes, but this one made me sob. Prayers to everyone even remotely involved. Thank you for your emotional telling of this horrific tragedy 😢💔🥀

[@M4Nt4INA]

The way you cover story leaves me speechless every time. Full of empathy. The way you told the different storys of that horrible day made me shiver. All the best to the people who mourn over this travedy. 😢

[@Lulu-bw2fk]

I just came back to this comment to say I just heard the news about a bridge in Baltimore getting crashed into by a cargo ship and collapsing in like mill I seconds and the people working construction on it died. This is so sad and reminded me of this! In the video everything was so slow till the bridge go hit and the lights went out and boom everything came down in less than a second 😢 I pray for the souls of all the people in all this I’m so scared of bridges now even more

[@amber_Forever16]

*"Blood was pouring out the bus Like someone stepped on a berry flavored juice box"* 😮 Damn. Morbid.

[@Eastybeastyy]

I'd love to see a video on the Victoria climbie. It was a huge case that changed systems in the UK and Europe. I think it's a landmark case that people have either forgotten about or never heard of and I know the rotten mango podcast team would tell the story in a delicate and responsible way. Third time asking, I hope this gets noticed as its a heartbreaking case that society needs to not forget.

[@Mahkhumalo]

I just read about her and those people failed her so much😭💔.

[@Eastybeastyy]

@@Mahkhumalo her case completely changed how safeguarding measures were handled not only in the uk but I think Europe. We still don't get it right sometimes, but Victoria's heartbreaking case at least helped to improve a lot of things for other children even though it was too late for her

[@Mahkhumalo]

@@Eastybeastyy I don’t understood why people do those kinds of things to children! Like that little girl was helpless 😔. I really hope that her case helped (helps) a lot of children who face abuse.

[@emm5172]

@rottenmango they should cover this story

[@Eastybeastyy]

@@Mahkhumalo it truly was a landmark case, it shouldn't take such a thing to make changes, but at least it did. I'd say her case, james bulgers case, and the case of baby P really helped change the way we view protecting children in the modern world

[@ash_tray]

What an utterly heartbreaking day. My heart goes to every single person who was and still is suffering after losing their loved ones. This should have _never_ happened in the first place. Thank you Stephanie for sharing this as I’d never even heard of this tragedy.

[@jojolovesmotta]

This episode made me cry so much!! 🥺 the way Stephanie narrates her stories makes you feel like you’re there. That you’re a part of it 🥺💗 Yuna’s story broke my heart. My dad and I argue a lot and my worst fear is us being angry at each other and never being able to redeem ourselves. Rest in peace to all the souls lost on this horrible tragedy 🕊️🤍

[@Randomobserverhere]

I am struggling to fight back tears. What can you even say in this situation. How do you even console the victims and their families.

[@dolphinmage4858]

Fun fact, I was on I-35w when that bridge collapsed here in Minnesota, but my exit was a few miles before getting to the bridge. My hubby should have been on the bridge around that time, but he had stayed home that day. I still think of all the "what ifs." I cannot imagine the trauma people who were on collapsed bridges go through.

[@deloresschoeller7681]

I remember that story on the news. One of my brothers texted me to turn on the T.V. and I watched the live reports from about 6:30 pm through much of the night. We sent numerous texts back and forth until close to 9:30 pm. The local stations were advising people not to make too many calls in order to keep the communication systems from overloading. Went to the Stone Arch bridge to observe part of the recovery process within a couple of weeks after the. I -35 W bridge collapsed. It was like for many of us who saw the rescue efforts live on the air, a way to reflect, pray and think about the families who lost a member.

[@kelseyhutmkr]

My dad and I had just been over that bridge before, but since I was young I didn't know til later that was the bridge we used to go home

[@elizabethkrauthamer913]

Without you, I wouldn't know about the Ferry disaster, the crowd crush at Itawon, or what happened at that mall. But because of you, at least I know what not to repeat in these situations. xxx

[@lordtette]

Did the Itawon case not get any coverage where you're live?

[@elizabethkrauthamer913]

It got very little coverage-most of my friends hadn't heard about it, which isn't great, as we had the Travis Scott crush before and that wasn't as awful.@@lordtette

[@anntherresse]

stephanie is the reason why I got into watching and being interested in crime documentaries and cases like these. you're so hardworking talented

[@grreece]

hii stephanie, there's this movie called "Heroic" it's about what young boys and girls go through when they enlist to serve Mexico's military... it's truly heartbreaking and i think it deserves way more attention! love youu!

[@rektplayz]

I was once scrolling through KZbin shorts when i saw a video about the Seoul fairy accident. I looked at the comments and someone linked your video explaining it. I have been watching your videos ever since. Thanks so much for keeping us posted about all of this.

[@christinesaludares4724]

My heart aches for the victims and their loved ones. You retelling the story, helps their memories stay alive. May they rest in peace. God bless those who survived and impacted❤

[@EliBrady-db2ix]

The way you tell these stories is amazing. You bring great justice to any victims and provide both entertainment and awareness through your videos. It's not any content, but content with a purpose and i'm here for it!!!! 💖💖💖

[@ron-q5n]

I've listened to many of your stories from other presenters and they don't even come close to your level of detail, depth, and heart. The level of research you commit is clearly evident and brings to light that others do not do justice. You are the gold standard for how a story should be covered.

[@IntuitiveLibby]

Growing up my dad always knew the back routes everywhere. I later learned it was because he had a fear of driving over bridges. I don’t think he ever hear about this case but it certainly would back up said fear. Beautifully thorough coverage and respectful storytelling as always. Thank you Stephanie for sharing this heartbreaking story. The annual banner that is hung brought there to my eyes. My heart goes out to all those effected by this disaster. ❤

[@devyani.deepakchandarkar9601]

I remember same incident happened in my country India in the kokan district. I was in 8th or 9th standard that time, around 2015 2016. Bridge collapsed and many died. I remember a boy going from town to city for his college. And his father was the bus driver in the same bus he was traveling. That boy was fisrt in his class and had many dreams for his college ahead. It was a late night incident. There was like a hole in the bridge and cars and buses where disappearing as they went ahead and fall in the hole. It still gives me chill though

[@veganfries6579]

This genuinley made me cry. These people that died should have went on to do much greater things. You did amazingly on this video.

[@Seungberries_in_da_building]

i search the bridge on google and this happen in 1994 and I know this was a long time ago but thank you stephaine for shining light on stories even when it was a long time ago, keep up the good work❤

[@daisyy2024]

Wow 30 years ago 💔

[@tryingtoknow8190]

I have been having flashes of fear when driving my car over the bridges on my way to work or through the city. This has been going on about a month. I've never had a sense that a bridge could collapse before but now I do, especially when traffic is slow and the cars are stuffed on the bridge. Once I get over I relax. I'm so sorry for the people who lived my fear.

[@gwendolynamy7462]

I'm completely in tears. This is horrible. I can't believe I've never heard this story. Those poor babies from the school. you're amazing at telling their stories steph, thank you so much ❤

[@gianninaaranda9748]

Steph, you should look into mexico city's subway stations, it's wild af We've been having a lot of accidents in the last years just because of the lack of maintenance and stuff, people have been crashed between the subways and even an elevated one fell down as well. I hope you can look into that case, cause it also has to do a lot with the government and lots of shady stuff. Or (speaking again from Mexico city) the case of the rébsamen kindergarten, it's absolutely devastating.

[@MsBreana23]

I randomly just came across your channel and I just want to say. The amount of detail and descriptive words you use to set the scene that it makes you understand the situation of the event that is happening. It makes you feel like you were actually there and the emotions the people were feeling in that moment. I don’t know if it’s her or the people who describe their experience from that day is incredible. The emotion and tone of voice that you use to tell the story makes your videos amazing while being respectful and thoughtful for the victims and their families. It’s like I’m listening to an audiobook of the author reading their book they wrote about the events.

[@kirageorge]

It always goes back to cost-cutting. This is ridiculous.

[@Windbendsgrass]

I know you are close to your father! When you talk about a father and daughter love when one departs. You feel it deeply and it makes me tear up bc it shows the purest of hearts.

[@ShoshinManga]

So many young people just died like this rip 💔

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Likewise 😢 especially young students

[@chaoswitch1974]

Thank you so much for sharing the memory of those who were lost, their families and the heroic officers. I think this is the first episode I've cried hearing about.

[@TheAshbashxD]

Another bridge collapsed today in Baltimore. Our infrastructure is fragile.. New fear unlocked.

[@melissalayson7275]

That bridge collapse happened because a cargo ship ran into it. Unfortunately six workers were killed while trying repair the bridge's infrastructure.

[@melissalayson7275]

Update the cargo ship is now being sued.

[@cipher4lifer77]

She's such a good story teller

[@pixie_revolver]

i love that when you cover cases like these, you ALWAYS go back and give us the details of how and why it happened. It's not just "here's the horrible incident and how many people died" it's all of that AND "here are the things that went wrong to cause it, here are the people who are responsible, here are the steps they COULD have taken to ensure that this never happened." there are so few things that we can do as civilians, but if nothing else, we can hold people responsible for their actions, even if only through telling people about what they've done.

[@oliviaanderson4595]

Well….i have just cried my eyes out!!! I mean, you cover so many different stories, in such a caring, emotional, righteously indignant, passionate way. You share every emotion from joy to sorrow. But this? I don’t know why, except the absolute senseless loss, touched my core and left me raw!!

[@beerlahai]

I found myself bawling with tears running down my face when you recited the letter from the daughter to her father. This story was the first one where I cried.

[@NechelleP]

Seongsu is just 10 min drive from where i live. Thanks stephanie! i would not have known these disasters if not because of you.

[@jakelineychavez]

You give the fallen dignity with your story telling. You’re doing amazing meaningful work

[@hi-fe4xd]

All already listened to it, but came for the pictures. Your amazing!

[@Hanarasha1]

Some advice if, God forbid, anyone ever finds themselves in the same situation..your passenger and main headrest are able to fully pop off. And the tips of the metal in the headrest are able to smash open a window with ease. Stay safe everyone ❤️😊

[@Katsanargle]

Wow- as awful as this situation is, thank you for sharing. I have a genuine irrational fear of driving over bridges and water 🫠 Thank you!

[@ilaria550]

I love how much feelings and emotions you put into these stories. I can never imagine how the police men, family, people injuired etc felt but with your story telling I can imagine it‘s the worst. I hope everybody that died is resting in peace and everybody that survived can live in peace for the rest of their lives

[@kill3rbamb146]

The letter. Oh my God this is the most gut wrenchingly hard slap to the face.. i have Autism and never cry because i wouldn't be surprised if im a sociopath or something but this made me bawl. favorite KZbinr now

[@roweebeltran3396]

This is sooo heartbreaking. Thank you Stephanie for using your platform to remember those people that died tragically. 😢😢😢😢