Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

World

Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily

An unnamed fire official was quoted as saying that firefighters and equipment were dispatched to the scene.

SEOUL — A fire broke out after an explosion at a thermal power plant in southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday.

It was reported to the fire authorities at about 2:43 pm local time (0543 GMT) that the fire broke out with a loud bang at the thermal power plant in Taean, around 150 km southwest of the capital Seoul.

An unnamed fire official was quoted as saying that firefighters and equipment were dispatched to the scene.

Comments

More on Capital News

CHINA DAILY

Lee made the remarks in a recent exclusive written interview with Xinhua News Agency.

CHINA DAILY

During the three-day trip starting from Thursday, Xi will deliver a speech at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and hold bilateral talks with leaders...

World

Trump has threatened to impose an extra 100% tariff on Chinese goods from November if China does not roll back its tightened restrictions on its rare earth...

CHINA DAILY

China hopes to work with the ROK to enhance mutual trust, avoid disruptions and deepen cooperation, thus contributing to each other's success and to...

World

South Korea has expressed "strong regret" to the US and has officially asked that its citizens' rights and interests are not infringed during law...

World

South Korea has a history of former presidents being indicted and imprisoned.

World

Yoon was impeached by parliament in December for his shock martial law declaration.

World

In a unanimous ruling, the court’s eight justices upheld Yoon’s impeachment, citing his unconstitutional declaration of martial law. The justices condemned his actions, particularly...