00:00South Korean officials met address safety concerns after a fire caused by a
00:05Mercedes-Benz EV damaged an apartment block earlier this month. The meeting
00:10discussed proposals to require automakers to disclose battery brands
00:15used in EVs. Officials from the Transport Ministry will meet with major
00:19automakers like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz to consider these regulations.
00:24Recent EV fires, including an incident involving a Kia EV6, have heightened
00:30public anxiety, prompting the government to consider new safety measures.
