When international travelers envision South Korea, they typically picture the neon-drenched streets of Seoul, the rapid advancements of its tech industry, and a vibrant cultural wave sweeping the globe. For decades, this dynamic peninsula has been widely regarded as a geological sanctuary, seemingly immune to the apocalyptic earthquakes that frequently devastate its neighboring country, Japan. Because the earth beneath Korea has remained mostly still for generations, the general public has historically viewed seismic disasters with a deep sense of detachment, often treating them as foreign news rather than a domestic reality. However, this long-standing psychological immunity is beginning to fracture.
