1991 Kanggye Arsenal explosion occurred on 30 November 1991 in North Korea. Recorded deaths: 1,000.
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Historical incidents shape the rules that protect people today — building codes, evacuation policy, warning systems and inspection regimes almost always trace back to a specific disaster. Studying 1991 Kanggye Arsenal explosion alongside current events is how preparedness improves.
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