Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek stated on June 1 that he will provide all necessary technical support for the investigation into the explosion at Hanwha Aerospace's Daejeon facility.
Ahn made the remarks on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I will actively cooperate in establishing safety measures for personnel in the defense industry to prevent such tragedies from happening again."
He expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the tragic incident and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families, adding, "I also wish for a swift recovery for those who were injured."
The explosion occurred earlier that morning at Hanwha Aerospace's Daejeon facility in the Yuseong District, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, with one person suffering severe burns and another sustaining minor injuries.
Fire authorities reported that the explosion, which remains under investigation, occurred during the cleaning process of solid propellant-related equipment.
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