Korea Joongang Daily
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This Hyundai robot shields firefighters in ferocious blazes

They are unmanned firefighting robots, developed by Hyundai Motor Group, with four units donated to Korea’s National Fire Agency as part of the Korean conglomerate's commitment to protecting firefighters from death or injury.

2026-02-25

Missing helicopter pilot found dead

A six-passenger AS-350 helicopter crashed into the reservoir at 11:08 a.m. while conducting a fire drill, during which it was picking up a large quantity of water.

2023-10-03

Suspect set multiple fires in, near Incheon market: Police

A man detained Sunday morning on suspicion of starting a massive overnight blaze that burned down more than 50 stores in an Incheon market set fire to five different locations inside and near the market, according to police.

2023-03-05

Police detain suspect in massive Incheon market fire

Police on Sunday morning detained a man whom they believe started a massive overnight fire that burned down more than 50 stores in an Incheon market, local authorities said.

2023-03-05

Midnight fire burns 55 stores inside Incheon market

A massive fire that burned down more than 50 stores in an Incheon market was extinguished early Sunday morning, local authorities said.

2023-03-05

Wildfires strike Changnyeong, Yecheon

Two fires that started earlier this week in southeastern Korea have been extinguished, according to the Korea Forest Service.

2023-03-01

Burnt remains

Police officers on Monday examine a village in Donghae, Gangwon, in which many houses were engulfed by a wildfire over the weekend.

2022-03-07