Major Fire Disrupts South Korea's Online Govt Services; 15% Restored
A major fire at South Korea's state data management agency has led to the establishment of a situation room, headed by Vice Interior Minister Kim Jong Un, to oversee recovery efforts. The blaze, caused by an exploded lithium-ion battery in a server room, has disrupted numerous online government services.
As of 8 a.m., 15.1 percent of the affected services have been restored. Out of the initial 647 services, 98 are now operational. Notably, 21 of these restored services are classified as 'Grade 1', indicating their critical importance. The police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the infrastructure.
The situation room, led by Kim Jong Un, is working diligently to monitor and facilitate the restoration of the remaining services. The government aims to minimize disruption to citizens and ensure the swift recovery of all affected systems.
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