President Orders Safety Review of Logistics Facilities After Coupang Fire

President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a thorough inspection of safety management systems at large logistics facilities nationwide. This directive follows a significant fire at an Incheon Coupang logistics center, occurring shortly after another warehouse fire in Gyeonggi Province.

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We will inspect the overall safety management system of large logistics facilities and establish effective comprehensive measures to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents.

The government has declared a national mobilization order, deploying all available resources to combat the blaze. President Lee stressed that the nation must remain vigilant until the fire is completely extinguished and the situation stabilizes. He expressed deep gratitude to the firefighters working tirelessly on the scene and urged nearby residents to follow safety instructions from authorities.

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The government is mobilizing all available resources, including issuing a national fire mobilization order, to focus on extinguishing the fire. We will not let down our guard until the flames are completely controlled and the situation is stable.

President Lee also called on businesses and site managers to enhance efforts in maintaining fire safety equipment and strictly adhering to workplace safety protocols. He noted the increasing complexity of disasters, exacerbated by continuous heatwaves, heavy rains, and consecutive large fires, which threaten daily life. Therefore, the government plans to bolster its disaster management system, prioritizing proactive prevention and swift response over post-incident recovery.

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I deeply thank the firefighters who are working day and night on the front lines to extinguish the fire. I ask residents in the vicinity to pay attention to their safety according to the guidance of the central and local governments.