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‘Financial Straw’ Aftermath… 250 Straws Poured Into Gyeonggi Governor’s Office

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Fierce protests from citizens continue following Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae's derogatory remarks about the fire department. As public criticism spreads—including comedian Lee Sang-min delivering a straw to the governor's office—Governor Choo expressed her apologies at the scene of the fire in Bucheon, but the controversy over the lack of sincerity has not subsided.

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Fire Lieutenant Kim Jin-seok, who was seriously injured while suppressing a fire at a paint factory in Nae-dong, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, passed away at approximately 12:55 AM on the 17th. He was trapped by flames that suddenly shot up while he was fighting the fire and was rescued in a state of cardiac arrest, but he ultimately did not recover. Including Lieutenant Kim, at fire scenes this year

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Fierce protests from citizens continue following Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae's derogatory remarks about the fire department. As public criticism spreads—including comedian Lee Sang-min delivering a straw to the governor's office—Governor Choo expressed her apologies at the scene of the fire in Bucheon, but the controversy over the lack of sincerity has not subsided.

While the controversy surrounding Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae’s so-called “firefighting financial slush fund” remarks has not subsided despite her apology, a comedian has attracted attention by having straws delivered to the governor’s office. Lee Sang-min (32), a political satire creator and comedian, revealed on his social media on the 17th that he had ordered straws with Governor Choo’s office at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office as th…

It has come to light that a citizen ordered straws to be delivered to the Gyeonggi Provincial Governor's office in criticism of Governor Choo Mi-ae's remarks likening the fire department budget to a "financial straw." Criticism surrounding the remarks continues amidst the recent death of a firefighter in the line of duty. Lee Sang-min, a political satire creator and comedian, posted a message on his social media on the 17th stating, "Delivering…

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매일신문 broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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