December 3, 2009 a major blast occurred at South Korean defense research institute in Pocheon city, 45 km north-west of Seoul, South Korea.

According to Korean National Defense Ministry, the blast killed 1 man and wounded 5 others, Vesti informs. Heath state of three injured is esteemed as extremely grave. Earlier Yonhap news agency reported on 60 wounded.

Presently, law enforcement and intelligence agencies are working in the accident site.