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Busan Metropolitan City Signs an MOU for “Creating a Busan Safe from Electrical Fires”

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that at 2 p.m. today (October 27), it signed an MOU titled “Creating a Busan Safe from Electrical Fires” with related institutions and organizations to prevent electrical safety accidents in deteriorated residential environments such as old housing.

○ The signing ceremony was attended by Park Heong-joon, Mayor of Busan; Kang Hyun-gyeong, Head of the Busan-Ulsan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation; Park Jeong-cheol, Chair of the Busan Chapter of the Korea Association of Electrical Engineers; Chu Han-gwon, Chair of the Busan Chapter of the Korea Electrical Contractors Association; and Park Jun-hyeok, Director of Jeil Electric Co., Ltd.

□ This agreement was established to protect citizens’ lives and property and to build a safe living environment in response to the increasing number of fires caused by electrical factors.

○ According to statistics from the National Fire Agency, negligence accounted for 54% of fire causes over the past five years, followed by electrical causes at 23%, making them one of the leading factors.

○ In particular, the rapid growth in electricity demand—driven by the expansion of electric vehicle adoption, the spread of artificial intelligence, and climate change—has heightened the need for systematic electrical safety management.

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□ The main contents of the MOU are as follows:
Busan Metropolitan City will support the replacement of arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) to prevent electrical fires; the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation will conduct electrical safety inspections for vulnerable groups; the Korea Association of Electrical Engineers will provide technical support and education on electrical safety; the Korea Electrical Contractors Association will support the distribution of AFCIs and the replacement of minor power distribution facilities; and Jeil Electric Co., Ltd. will provide AFCI manufacturing support and technical consultation.

○ In 2026, Busan Metropolitan City plans to promote an AFCI replacement project for 1,000 households, focusing on vulnerable groups and aging apartment complexes. The city will also conduct electrical safety training programs for on-site electrical professionals, such as apartment safety managers and safety management service providers.

□ Through this agreement, the city expects to prevent fire risks caused by increased electricity demand in advance and to establish a foundation for citizens to enjoy safer residential environments.

□ Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “Through this agreement, we will carefully identify and address electrical safety blind spots hidden in citizens’ everyday environments and strengthen a prevention-centered safety management system. Busan will continue striving to become a city where everyone can live safely and with peace of mind.”