The victims were civilians and 85% of them were women, children and elderly people.

[1][3][4] The 11th Division also conducted the Geochang massacre two days later.

The division's commanding general was Choe Deok-sin.

[5] On 20 February 2006, the National Archives of Korea reported that files concerning the massacre had been found.

[4] On 7 November 2008, a memorial park for the victims was established in Sancheong.