Firefighters' Uniform Allowance Varies from W700,000 in Ulsan to W250,000 in Busan and Jeju... "National State in Name Only, Needs Inclusion in National General Accounts"

[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS Ju Young-jin's News Briefing, Monday to Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Panelists: Ham Eun-gu, Professor of Fire Safety Engineering at Eulji University; Woo Sang-wook, SBS Editorial Writer
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Serial Arson on Yeoksam-dong Building ~ Half-Baked National Position? Controversy Over Firefighting Finances

Ham Eun-gu / Professor of Fire Safety Engineering, Eulji University
"The arson in Yeoksam-dong could have escalated into a major disaster"
"Fires broke out simultaneously... Proper firefighting organizational capacity is crucial"
"Although firefighters were transitioned to national civil servants, nearly 90% is shouldered by local governments"
"Labor costs and special allowances should be incorporated into the national general accounts"

Woo Sang-wook / SBS Editorial Writer
"Firefighters transitioned to national positions, but deaths in the line of duty continue"
"Support levels for national firefighters vary wildly depending on their work locations"
"Tobacco consumption tax likely to shrink next year... Increased burden on local finances"
"Cost for safety must be prioritized above all else"

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