41.   The government of Shanxi province, where the accident happened, immediately ordered all mines closed to check and reinforce safety measures.

42.   The lack of equipment also has closed mines, Seoul officials say.

43.   The government has repeatedly sought to close unlicensed mines and impose stricter safety.

44.   The mine was later closed, and a special commission has been set up to investigate the accident.

45.   The miners have also demanded the government help them find new jobs and homes if their mines are closed.

46.   The mine was closed in June for lack of safety equipment but illegally reopened this month.

47.   The miners have also demanded guarantees that the government will help them find new jobs and homes if their mines are closed.

48.   The mining company said in a statement that it would immediately close several mines that are potentially dangerous and that it would move the displaced workers to safer mines.

49.   The loan is to be spent on closing unprofitable mines and providing social support and training to miners who would be laid off.

50.   The miners also demanded guarantees that the government will help them find new jobs and homes if their mines are closed.