"My Most Respected Father"... Pharmacist YouTuber Yakbbu Loses Father in Seosomun Overpass Accident

Supervising Inspector Dies in Collapse Accident
Hospital Above Pharmacy Closes Just Two Months After Acquisition... Another Tragedy Strikes
Subscribers Express Condolences: "May the Deceased Rest in Peace"

The tragic news has emerged that the supervising inspector who died in the collapse accident at the demolition site of the Seosomun Overpass in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, was the father of the pharmacist couple who run the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu.' This comes as an additional blow to the couple, who had recently revealed that they were facing the risk of losing their goodwill deposit after acquiring a pharmacy, due to the closure of the hospital on the upper floor. As this sudden sad news was shared, online users have continued to express their condolences and support.

A pharmacist couple running the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu'. Screenshot from the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu'.

On May 27, a post titled “My father, whom I respected and loved more than anyone in the world, has passed away” was uploaded on the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu.' The channel operator stated, “My father was working as the supervising inspector at the demolition site of the Seosomun Overpass.”

He reminisced, “He would wake up at 5 a.m. and start his day praying for the family. He was more family-oriented than anyone I know. He had a strong sense of responsibility and took great pride in the work he did.” He also added, “I am grateful to all the pharmacists and everyone who has offered condolences,” and stated, “It will be difficult to upload a video this week.”

Previously, at around 2:33 p.m. on May 26, a collapse occurred at the demolition site of the Seosomun Overpass in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including the supervising inspector, the site manager, and an external expert, and three others were injured.

The Seosomun Overpass is a 335-meter-long structure connecting Chungjeongno Station and City Hall Station, completed in 1966. As the structure aged, safety issues arose. A detailed safety inspection led to a Grade D safety rating, resulting in the decision to demolish it. Demolition work began in August last year and was initially scheduled to be completed in early June.

It has been determined that the accident occurred during a safety inspection after the demolition work was halted when a difference in the level of the deck structure was discovered early that morning.

The operator of the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu' announced that he suffered the loss of his father due to the collapse accident of the Seosomun overpass that occurred on the 26th. Screenshot from the YouTube channel 'Yakbbu'

Meanwhile, the 'Yakbbu' couple recently revealed that they have been facing unexpected management difficulties after acquiring a pharmacy in Jeju. They began running the pharmacy after investing 360 million won in goodwill, but just two months after taking over, the hospital on the floor above closed, putting them at risk of losing their goodwill deposit. They reported that they have since taken legal action.

As subscribers learned of the couple’s series of hardships and this sudden tragic news, they have left comments such as “May the deceased rest in peace,” “I will pray for your comfort and recovery, even as you face this hardship and your father’s passing,” and “I hope you find strength despite the great sorrow,” expressing their condolences.

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