25.08.24.Today News : Two Live Grenades Found at High School in Seoul’s Guro District, Staff and Residents Evacuated

Two Live Grenades Found at High School in Seoul’s Guro District, Staff and Residents Evacuated

• Two grenades discovered at Wooshin Middle and High School’s recycling area, EOD dispatched for disposal…Military to confirm safety through detailed analysis

Two live grenades were discovered at a school in Seoul’s Guro District, prompting the evacuation of staff and nearby residents. The grenades were safely removed by the military’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, and authorities are now investigating how the explosives ended up inside the school.

Two grenades were found at a high school, causing staff and residents to evacuate.

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■ Discovery of Grenades and Immediate Response
At around 10:40 a.m. on the 23rd, two grenades were found in the recycling area of Wooshin Middle and High School located in Gung-dong, Guro District. A security guard who spotted the items reported them to the police, who quickly called in the military’s EOD unit. The grenades, which closely resembled actual military equipment, were collected and will undergo detailed analysis to determine whether they pose any risk of explosion.

■ Evacuation of Staff and Residents Prevents Major Casualties
Fortunately, the incident occurred on a holiday, meaning no students were present on school grounds. However, staff members and nearby residents inside the school facilities and playground were evacuated as a precaution. School officials promptly notified parents through a letter, easing concerns, and announced that classes would proceed as normal while additional security measures are reviewed.

■ Possible Link to Korean War or Training Equipment
Experts suggest the grenades may have originated from poorly managed munitions left over from the Korean War. A military science professor also noted that old grenades used as training aids during military drills or “guerilla training” sessions decades ago may have resurfaced due to poor management.

■ Police Investigating How Grenades Entered the School
Authorities are now examining CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to determine how the grenades were brought into the school and who might be responsible. A police spokesperson emphasized, “This is a matter directly linked to student safety, and we will thoroughly investigate in cooperation with the military.”

One-line summary : Two live grenades were discovered at a high school in Seoul’s Guro District, prompting evacuations as the military and police investigate the case.