Mindan Headquarters in Japan, Which Houses the Consular Section of the Korean Embassy in Tokyo, Fails to Meet Seismic Standards
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According to an exclusive report by Money Today, the Mindan Headquarters in Japan has been found not to meet seismic standards. The building houses the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, and it is also a place where Korean citizens go to handle consular matters such as passport issuance and certificate issuance.
According to the report, the problem is not limited to the building's earthquake preparedness. Fire safety measures were also found to be insufficient. Specifically, the elevator landing doors lacked smoke-blocking performance, meaning their smoke-sealing capability was inadequate. In addition, no fire compartmentation had been created in the elevator shaft, and it was confirmed that the stairwells were not equipped with handrails.
Fire compartmentation refers to dividing the interior of a building with partitions so that fire and smoke cannot easily spread from one space to another. Because elevator shafts vertically connect floors, experts explain that without fire compartmentation there, fire and smoke could spread rapidly to multiple floors.
This report concerns the fact that the building falls short of safety standards. The article did not confirm any current improvement plan for the building or an official position from the relevant authorities. It will be necessary to watch whether further announcements follow from the building's operator and the government.
Sources: 머니투데이
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