Safety Regulations
One more worker found dead in Gwangju collapse; search enters third day
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A 68-year-old worker missing after a library construction collapse in Gwangju was found dead early Saturday, raising the death toll to three. Search efforts continue into the third day for the last missing worker, a 58-year-old surnamed Kim. The government plans to introduce a special law to bolster construction site safety.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued strict new regulations requiring vehicles to have obvious mechanical door releases for emergencies. This comes alongside a US investigation into Tesla's electronic latches, prompting a likely global redesign of the company's iconic hidden handles. The changes aim to ensure doors can be opened easily even without power or familiarity with the vehicle.
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An opinion piece stresses that thousands of ageing high-rises in Hong Kong will require repair work in the coming years, with responsibility for projects needing to be addressed amid reports of bid-rigging.