A catastrophic lithium-ion battery explosion at South Korea’s main government data center knocked 647 essential services offline, including postal banking, tax systems, and emergency platforms. The Friday night blast triggered a thermal runaway, causing widespread digital disruption and prompting an apology from the Prime Minister. Restoration efforts are underway, but a timeline remains uncertain due to server overheating concerns.
South Korea data center fire: Emergency, government services down; PM apologizes
