Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
282 holidaymakers evacuated after fire breaks out at Paradise City
Holidaymakers wait outside Paradise City in Incheon, Sunday, as firefighters put out a blaze on the third floor. Courtesy of Incheon Fire Department
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
A fire destroyed the women's sauna in Paradise City. Courtesy of Incheon Fire Department
More than 280 holidaymakers were evacuated from Paradise City in Incheon, Sunday, after a fire broke out on the third floor of the luxury resort hotel.
According to the Incheon Fire Department, the fire started in the women's sauna at around 3:16 p.m. Thirty-eight fire engines and more than 200 firefighters put out the fire in 40 minutes.
No casualties were reported, and no one was using the facility when the fire occurred.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
“After hearing the evacuation announcement, I started to walk down the stairs and, from the fifth floor, I could smell burning. I was scared,” said a guest surnamed Kim.
Guests were allowed back in at around 6 p.m.
A hotel official said all guests affected by the incident were given coupons for Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast as well as a free stay.