New power bank rules, which went into effect on 3/1/2025, are slowly rolling out – with plans for eventual individual inspection and approval to carry. In January 2025, a malfunctioning power bank was likely responsible for a fire on an Air Busan flight.
At Incheon Airport, there are information tables setup next to each security checkpoint for departing passengers. Here, they offer details of this safety rollout and provide plastic bags to safely seal your batteries.
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A massive fire broke out at the Kumho Tire plant in Gwangju on Saturday 5/17. The fire was fortunately contained by the next day. According to the Korea Herald, “…As of Sunday, 462 firefighters and 168 pieces of equipment had been dispatched to the scene.” Kumho Tire is consistently listed among the top 15 global tire manufacturers. “[They] posted sales of $860 million during the first quarter of 2025, up 15% year-over-year and a first quarter high.”
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As of March 27, 2025, the North Gyeongsang Province fire has spread to over 36k hectares. At least 26 deaths and 30 injuries have been reported since March 14 when the fire started. Sadly, the Gounsa Temple, built in 681AD, was completely destroyed. The fire is only 54% contained.
We have covered quite a bit of related fire topics:
Firefighters part one
Fire prevention and Safety: part one and part two.
