Seoul: Record-breaking skyscraper threatened by sinkholes

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Record-breaking skyscraper threatened by sinkholes
By Euan McKirdy, CNN

(CNN) -- The construction of what would be Seoul's tallest building has hit a snag following the appearance of a number of mysterious sinkholes in and around the neighborhood where it is being built.

Residents of South Korea's capital are alarmed by the increasing incidence of sinkholes -- depressions, measuring up to several feet in depth and diameter, which have suddenly appeared around Seoul.

The first one was discovered in June, and since then several others have appeared, local media have reported. Now, in a climate marked by increased safety concerns, the construction of a huge skyscraper in the city has come under scrutiny.

Full story: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/05/world/asia/seoul-skyscraper-sinkholes/index.html

[cnnews]2014-08-05[/cnnews]

[GentlemanJim]

Are those pesky North Koreans digging tunnels?

[Basil B]

Are those pesky North Koreans digging tunnels?

 

My first thoughts too...