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Gas explosion in Pohang apartment kills 1, injures 17

A fire suspected to have been caused by a gas canister explosion in an apartment in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, killed one and injured 17 others.

2024-12-02

What has changed from three months ago? (KOR)

It’s time for us to exercise caution not to hide behind the word “accident” and neglect risks.

2024-11-22

What has changed from three months ago?

KIM SEON-MISome relief causes sadness. A case in point is the fire at a motel in Ansan, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 17. The fire broke out suddenly early in the morning, but all 52 people inside the building were rescued, including dozens...

2024-11-21

Blaze erupts at Suwon factory, no casualties reported

Firefighters are hosing down a blaze in an electronics manufacturing factory in Suwon, Gyeonggi. All 60 or so people working in the factory at the time of the fire were evacuated, according to fire authorities.

2024-11-19

Quick-thinking firefighter enables rescue of 52 from blaze in Gyeonggi

A fire broke out in a six-story commercial building in Ansan, Gyeonggi, early Sunday, but a veteran firefighter's quick judgment led to the rescue of all 52 people.

2024-11-18

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance reports 29% rise in Q3 net income

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance on Thursday reported its third quarter net income of 554.6 billion won ($395.4 million), up 29.4 percent from a year earlier.

2024-11-14

Week needed for restoration after fire at Posco's Pohang steel mill

Another blaze broke out in Posco's steel mill in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Sunday, raising doubts more than proper management of the aged equipment at the world's second-largest steel factory that has suffered multiple fires in recent years.

2024-11-10

Fire erupts at Posco steel plant; one worker injured

A fire broke at a Posco factory in the southeastern city of Pohang, North Gyeongsang early Sunday, leaving one worker injured, fire authorities said.

2024-11-10

Mercedes’ way to guarantee safety: Crashing a car 150 times

A look inside Mercedes-Benz's safety center sheds light on the automaker's high-tech and thorough approach to ensuring the safety of its customers.

2024-10-31

Fire contained at USFK warehouse in Busan, no casualties reported

A fire at a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) warehouse in the southeastern port city of Busan has been brought under control, with no casualties reported, officials said Friday.

2024-10-25