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Busan City is implementing a modern emergency towing service for large vehicles on its key bridges and tunnels, effective immediately. The Busan Facilities Corporation announced on Thursday the launch of a free, 24-hour service designed to quickly clear stalled or accident-involved trucks and buses weighing over eight tons from critical transportation arteries.

The initiative addresses a significant problem: large vehicle incidents on structures like the Gwangan Bridge can cause disproportionately long traffic delays. According to data released by the Busan Facilities Corporation, accidents involving large vehicles account for approximately 24% of all incidents on the Gwangan Bridge, and resolving them takes up to 40 minutes longer than clearing accidents involving smaller cars. This disparity creates substantial congestion and increases the risk of secondary accidents.

The service will operate across seven key transportation corridors: the Gwangan, Namhang, and Yeongdo Bridges, as well as the Centum City and Shinseondae underground tunnels, and the Dongmyeong and Yeongdo overpasses. When a large vehicle becomes disabled or is involved in an accident, the Busan Facilities Corporation’s control center will be alerted through real-time monitoring and emergency patrol units. The corporation will then contact the vehicle’s owner to obtain consent for a tow.

Vehicles will be towed, free of charge, to the nearest safe location within a 10-kilometer radius. The Busan Facilities Corporation has partnered with specialized towing companies capable of reaching incident sites within 30 minutes. This rapid response is intended to minimize disruption and restore traffic flow quickly. The service was prompted by a recent incident involving a large trailer truck that caused significant delays during peak commuting hours, according to the corporation.

The Busan Facilities Corporation stated that the new service aims to alleviate the financial burden often associated with towing large vehicles, which previously led some drivers to attempt on-site repairs or wait for less expensive, but slower, towing options. The corporation is collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.

Veterinarian 이상훈 (Lee Sang-hoon) has been elected as the new president of the Busan Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association, officials announced February 7th. Lee, the head of Geumbit Animal Hospital, secured 44.7% of the vote, defeating candidates 이영락 (Lee Young-rak) and 천병훈 (Cheon Byeong-hoon) in a three-way race during the association’s regular general meeting held at the Busan Lotte Hotel.

The election saw a turnout of approximately 45%, with 161 valid votes cast out of 358 eligible members. Lee received 72 votes, while Lee Young-rak garnered 58 and Cheon Byeong-hoon received 31.

In his pre-vote address, Lee emphasized the need to address divisions within the association, stating that the organization had previously focused on serving only one side. He pledged to foster a more inclusive and communicative environment for all members. “For the past decade, the Busan City Veterinary Association has continuously looked only at one side, at our side,” Lee said, according to a report from DailyVet. “the opposing side emerged. The Busan City Veterinary Association must be reborn.”

The election of Lee comes as other veterinary associations in South Korea are also undergoing leadership transitions and addressing internal dynamics. The Seoul Metropolitan Veterinary Association is preparing to hold its 27th presidential election on February 1st, utilizing an online voting system, with 황정연 (Hwang Jeong-yeon) and 이태형 (Lee Tae-hyung) as the candidates. The Seoul association’s election process will mirror that of the Korean Veterinary Medical Association, according to a statement from the Seoul Metropolitan Veterinary Association’s election committee.

Meanwhile, the Seoul Veterinary Association recently reached an agreement among candidates regarding the election process, agreeing to fully respect the decisions of the election committee to ensure fairness and smooth proceedings.