Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visits subway station, ”We will prevent similar accidents on Line 5” (South Korea)

On the 2nd, just one day before the actual voting for the 21st presidential election, Seoul Mayor Oh Sehun inspected the safety of subway stations and the current status of temporary voting booths for those with mobility issues.
At 2 p.m. on the same day, Mayor Oh visited Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4 and Pil-dong No. 1 polling station (Pil-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul). Mayor Oh
Inspection of fire safety facilities such as guide wires, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers in the passageways of Chungmuro Station and implementation of the "Smart Closed Circuit Monitoring System" that automatically displays information on the control center screen in the event of a fire or other emergency.
On the morning of the 31st of last month, Mayor Oh announced that he would hold a special election campaign event regarding the arson incident that occurred on a train on subway line 5 (between Yeouinaru and Mapo stations).
Until recently, he had issued emergency orders for joint inspections and strengthened safety management, particularly in crowded areas. After completing the safety inspection, the mayor of Kure said, "Thanks to the high level of public awareness and the quick response of the engineers and crew, we have made great progress.
Although an accident was averted, we will prevent similar accidents through more thorough facility management, training, and inspections. In particular, we want citizens to feel safe in places where many people gather, such as public transportation.
"We will re-examine our response system and create an environment where users can use it with peace of mind."