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Fire and explosion hazard workplaces
Deadline Deadline October 30 · Workplace self-inspection deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Ministry of Labor will inspect workplaces with fire and explosion risks from November 2 to 13.
Deaths from fires and explosions in the first half of this year reached 32, doubling compared to last year.
Before the inspection, there will be a self-inspection period for workplaces from October 19 to 30.
Key facts When Intensive inspections of fire and explosion hazard workplaces nationwide from November 2 to 13. Who The Ministry of Employment and Labor targets manufacturing companies and similar facilities with fire and explosion risks. What Inspections include spark and ember prevention, fire watch placement, and gas concentration measurement. How Violations result in fines and corrective measures.
What it means for me
All Shop owners
If you work at a fire and explosion hazard workplace, your site may be subject to safety inspection.
If you operate a manufacturing facility, you must check for hazards during the self-inspection period.
Why does this matter? Deaths from fires and explosions surged to 32 in the first half of this year, making preventive inspections urgent.
International · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 3
Kenya cult leader
Deadline Deadline November 6 · Sentencing for Makenzie and others
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short A Kenyan cult leader forced followers to starve to death, killing hundreds.
The court convicted the leader and accomplices more than three years after the incident.
Sentencing is scheduled for the 6th of next month.
Key facts When On the 19th (local time), the Mombasa High Court issued a guilty verdict, with sentencing scheduled for the 6th of next month. Where Good News International Church in Malindi, a coastal city in eastern Kenya, and the nearby Shakahola forest. Who Cult leader Paul Nthenge Makenzie and 28 accomplices were brought to trial. What Convicted of starving to death 190 children and 1 adult, totaling 191 people.
What it means for me
Although foreign news, this case again demonstrates the dangers of cult religions.
Why does this matter? A case in which religious beliefs were exploited to cause the deaths of hundreds, finally resulting in legal accountability.
Society · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 3
Bangbae Police Station moves to new building
Deadline Deadline October 22 · Deadline for assembly report filing at existing temporary office
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Bangbae Police Station will use its own building for the first time since opening in 1991.
From October 19 to 25, each department will move on different dates.
The new building was newly constructed at 54 Bangbaecheon-ro, Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu.
Key facts When Sequential relocation by department from October 19 to 25. Who Seoul Bangbae Police Station moves to its own new building after 35 years. What Relocation to newly built headquarters at 54 Bangbaecheon-ro, Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu. How Departments move on different dates; accessing the department is difficult on moving day.
What it means for me
When visiting Bangbae Station, check the department location in advance according to the moving schedule.
Why does this matter? To resolve flooding and ground subsidence problems at the aging building and improve public service convenience.
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