Prime Minister Kim Inspects Fire Situation at Icheon Coupang Logistics Center, Urges "Do Your Best to Rescue Missing Firefighters"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum on the 18th, regarding the fire at the Coupang logistics center in Icheon, said, "Please prioritize the safety of the firefighters on site and do your best to rescue the missing firefighters."

On the same day, after checking the fire suppression situation during a phone call with Lee Sang-gyu, head of the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters who is directing the site, Prime Minister Kim made this request. He mentioned that the flames have not yet been contained and said, "Although the conditions are difficult, please do your best to suppress the fire."

The fire that broke out at the Coupang Deokpyeong logistics center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province the previous day has not been extinguished as of the afternoon of the 18th. Kim Dong-sik (52), a rescue team leader from Gwangju Fire Station in Gyeonggi, entered the second floor of the building the previous morning to search for people but went missing after being unable to escape due to sudden flames.

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