Paik Jongwon Fined for LPG Violation, Addresses Ham Pricing Controversy
Feb 19, 2025
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According to a media report on the 19th, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, will impose a fine of up to 2 million won on Dubon Korea for violating the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Act. Although it has already been demolished, it was decided to impose a fine because it was determined that administrative disposition was possible only with the video posted on YouTube.
Earlier in May last year, Jongwon Baek posted a video on his YouTube channel developing a new menu for the franchise of Dubon Korea.
At this time, the Jongwon Baek fried chicken bones in the kitchen, and the furnace was installed next to the gas can. According to Article 69 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act, gas canisters must be placed outdoors with good ventilation, and violations of this will be fined less than 40 million won.
Eventually, a complaint was filed in the National Newspaper on the 2nd that Jongwon Baek violated the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act. The complainant said "Propane gas canisters are installed indoors and right next to cooking utensils. This is a violation of both the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act and the safety rules prescribed by the fire authorities. "In the event of a fire, the entire building can be blown away." It seems that there is a need to change the cooking environment."
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However, Yesan County plans to take administrative measures under Article 73 (4) 6 of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act, considering that a video of violating Article 69 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act was posted on the Jongwon Baek YouTube channel, and that Durbon Korea admitted its inadequacy and posted an apology.
Meanwhile, Jongwon Baek has recently been embroiled in a controversy over the details with 'Backham Gift Set' sold ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Dubon Korea sold the Backham gift set at 28,500 won, a 45 percent discount from its regular price of 51,900 won, with some pointing out that the pork content is low compared to the high price of Backham.
There was also a buzz that the company might have used the above description as if it intentionally measured the price high and then increased the discount.
In response, Jongwon Baek said on his YouTube channel on the 26th of last month "The above is not real. Since we are not the No. 1 player in the industry and are a latecomer, production costs are high. There is a big difference in cost because it is a small amount of production."
In addition, the reason why the pork content is less than that of other companies' ham is that the pork content is slightly more than 85% based on 200g. Some hams have 6-7% more. Isn't the biggest difference between that and trying to save meat?" "Did you develop ham in the first place?? Seasonings are added to go well with budae jjigae. When it is boiled, it is made to taste umami and various flavors. It's because I'm trying to make it taste good, but I'm not getting much convincing.
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