Tears and tributes for Hanwha Aerospace explosion victims
Bereaved families, colleagues, and friends gathered on Thursday to mourn victims of a deadly explosion at a facility operated by Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon. The blast, which occurred earlier this week, killed five people and injured two others, prompting widespread grief and an ongoing investigation.
The company, a defense affiliate of Hanwha Group, set up joint memorial altars at 10 of its business sites across the country. These included its headquarters in Seoul, as well as production and research facilities in cities such as Changwon, Asan, Daejeon, and Pangyo. A memorial altar was also established at the Yuseong District Office near the affected facility.
The explosion has led authorities to launch a joint investigation involving police and safety agencies to determine its cause. Officials are reviewing whether proper safety procedures were followed at the site. The incident has raised concerns about industrial safety in high-risk manufacturing environments.
In response to the tragedy, Hanwha Aerospace suspended operations at nine of its business sites for two days starting Thursday. This marks the company’s first full production shutdown since its founding in 1977. The memorial altars will remain open until June 25, allowing employees and the public to pay their respects.
Company officials expressed condolences to the victims’ families, saying the memorial spaces were created for reflection, remembrance, and support for those affected by the tragedy.
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Source : https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10764162
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