Ssangyong Electric Power Donates High-Capacity Multi-Taps to Prevent Fires Among Vulnerable Groups

Jinhae-gu Prioritizes Support for 200 Households at High Risk of Fire

Changwon Special City, Jinhae-gu in Gyeongnam Province announced on July 28 that it recently received a donation from Ssangyong Electric Power consisting of 200 high-capacity leakage circuit breaker multi-taps, with 100 units in the first batch and 100 units in the second batch, totaling approximately 3 million won in value.

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Kang Cheolsu, CEO of Ssangyong Electric Power, stated, "After hearing the heartbreaking story of a fire accident in Busan, suspected to have been caused by an electrical issue at a power outlet, which resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old and a 7-year-old child, I decided to donate leakage circuit breaker multi-taps with the intention of preventing electrical safety accidents among vulnerable groups in advance. I hope this contribution helps prevent fires and supports a safe summer for those in need."

The donated multi-taps are designed so that when the internal temperature rises above a certain level, a microcapsule bursts and automatically releases a fire extinguishing agent, making them effective for initial fire suppression and preventing secondary damage.

Jinhae-gu has identified 348 households at high risk of fire through a comprehensive survey, including old houses, households with outdated electrical wiring or excessive use of outlets, and areas where fire trucks have difficulty accessing. The district plans to distribute the multi-taps first to 200 households, and for the remaining households, they will seek additional sponsors to provide support.

Bang Jongbae, head of the Social Welfare Division, expressed gratitude by saying, "Despite these difficult times, we deeply appreciate the donation of essential items for vulnerable groups." He added, "We will also conduct on-site inspections focused on prevention to ensure that the support of these multi-taps leads to practical fire prevention."