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South Korea holiday roadside calls average 44,000 per day - UPI.com
- During Lunar New Year, Korea averaged 44,000 roadside calls daily, driven by battery and tire issues.
- Insurers handled about 43,972 emergency calls daily during Lunar New Year, with 4,142 accidents and 39,830 breakdowns.
- Battery charging was the leading service at 22,995 cases, followed by tire repair at 6,296 and towing at 4,203.
- The Korean data show winter conditions increase battery discharge risk, prompting calls for vehicle checks before trips.
- Tow trucks were dispatched 418 times during Lunar New Year and 641 times during Chuseok.
- Officials urged drivers to check batteries, tires, and coolant levels before setting out.
- Data were submitted to Rep. Kim Hee-jung by the General Insurance Association of Korea.
- Chuseok holiday figures for comparison show slightly fewer calls overall than Lunar New Year.
- High holiday traffic can block lanes and raise the risk of secondary rear-end collisions.
- Officials noted the role of free highway towing services in increasing aid accessibility.
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