As controversy grows over 'gas cylinder side cooking'... Baek Jong-won apologizes for "insufficient safety management"

"Operated Exhaust Facilities for Sufficient Ventilation"
"Admitted There Were Shortcomings"
"Will Do Our Best to Improve Safety Management"

Baek Jong-won, CEO of The Born Korea, posted a video cooking next to a high-pressure gas cylinder and apologized for the controversy after being reported to the National Police Agency.

On the 3rd, Baek apologized in the comments of the YouTube video where the issue arose, saying, "I apologize for causing concern regarding the above video." He explained, "The video was filmed to test equipment developed for a festival, during which we conducted a menu test for about 15 minutes and operated exhaust facilities to ensure sufficient ventilation," but admitted, "There were shortcomings as we should have managed safety more thoroughly."

Baek Jong-won, CEO of The Born Korea, posted a video of himself cooking next to a high-pressure gas cylinder, sparking controversy. YouTube channel 'Baek Jong-won'

He added, "We had a K-class fire extinguisher on hand, and two gas safety managers accompanied us to inspect before proceeding," and "All related equipment was removed after filming." He also promised, "We will do our best to improve safety management in the future."

Earlier, in May of last year, Baek Jong-won posted a video on his YouTube channel developing a new menu for his franchise 'Baek's Beer.' In the video, he boiled oil and fried chicken bones next to an LP gas cylinder installed in the kitchen. However, a netizen who saw the video filed a complaint with the National Police Agency on the 2nd, stating, "The gas cylinder is openly installed indoors, right next to the cooking equipment," raising concerns. The complainant pointed out, "If a fire occurs, the entire building could be destroyed," and suggested, "The cooking environment needs to be changed."

According to Article 69 of the Enforcement Rules of the Safety Management and Business Act for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, gas cylinders must be placed outdoors in well-ventilated areas. Violations may result in fines of up to 40 million KRW imposed by the permitting or registration authorities.

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