Gwangjin-gu Takes Immediate Action Including Safety Inspection After Gas Explosion in Jayang-dong Residential Area

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seongap) immediately took safety measures regarding the gas explosion accident that occurred around 9 a.m. on the 30th in a residential area of Jayang-dong.

The accident involved an unexplained gas explosion on the basement first floor. The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident. Due to the explosion, household items and windows were damaged, and one person sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Kim Seongap, the head of the Gwangjin Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and mayor of Gwangjin-gu, visited the accident site to understand the circumstances and gave instructions on immediate safety measures to be taken.

Accordingly, the district will remove debris and conduct a detailed safety inspection to prevent further damage.

For those displaced by the accident, the Gwangjin Housing Welfare Center and Gwangjin 119 Housing, among other temporary accommodation facilities, were introduced.

Additionally, residents injured in the accident can receive compensation through the Gwangjin-gu Residents' Life Safety Insurance.

Mayor Kim Seongap of Gwangjin-gu stated, “Natural disasters (天災) cannot be prevented by human power, but human-made disasters (人災) caused by structural problems or manual operation errors can be prevented and reduced. Safety can never be overemphasized, so we will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the incident and carefully review the measures and follow-up plans to protect the safety of our residents.”

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