Hanwha Group issued a public apology regarding the explosion at its Daejeon facility.
In an official statement on June 1, Hanwha Group expressed deep sorrow over the loss of five employees, stating, "We are heartbroken and deeply saddened. We extend our heartfelt condolences and offer sincere comfort to the families of the deceased."
The company also wished for the swift recovery of the injured employees, pledging full support for their treatment, and added, "We bow our heads in apology to the public."
The explosion occurred at 10:59 AM at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Yuseong District, Daejeon, resulting in five fatalities and two injuries, totaling seven casualties. The facility is involved in the development of large propulsion systems, propellant mixing and charging, and tactical ground-to-ground weapon systems.
Hanwha Group and Hanwha Aerospace are committed to managing the aftermath of the incident. Immediately following the explosion, Hanwha Aerospace held an emergency meeting at its headquarters in Seoul, and CEO Son Jae-il went directly to the site. A command center has been established at the location, where they are collaborating with fire and police authorities to manage the situation effectively.
A Hanwha Group official stated, "We are currently verifying the specific circumstances and extent of the damage from the incident, and we will thoroughly investigate the cause to ensure that such a tragic accident does not happen again."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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