[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Regarding the tunnel fire on the 2nd Gyeongin Expressway in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered a thorough search to prevent additional casualties.


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On the 29th, President Yoon received a report on the accident and instructed, "The Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, led by their ministers, must conduct a thorough search of the accident site to ensure no further casualties occur."



He continued, "Ensure full medical treatment for those rescued," and added, "Thoroughly analyze the cause of the damage and establish comprehensive measures to prevent similar accidents from happening again. Additionally, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport should conduct an emergency inspection of similar facilities, such as soundproof tunnels."


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