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Korea audits 2 state firms for massive blackouts

The government of Korea launched an audit into the state power monopoly and distributor to find out the exact cause of the recent massive blackouts that left millions of homes without electricity for hours.

 

The massive blackouts occurred as unseasonal heat waves raised electricity demand, forcing authorities to cut powerwithout prior warning. More than 2 million homes and numerous businesses suffered until the problem was resolved five hours later, reports Yonhap News.

 

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