Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, stated that the company must emerge from the recent explosion at its Daejeon plant, which resulted in seven casualties, as a significantly safer organization.
In a message posted on the company’s internal bulletin board on June 2, Son emphasized the need for a robust safety system that goes beyond mere formalities. He urged employees to actively participate in company-wide safety improvement efforts to prevent future incidents.
Regarding the investigation into the cause of the explosion, Son requested employees to engage cooperatively in the inquiry, stating, "We will take this opportunity to thoroughly reassess our safety systems from the ground up." He also committed to cooperating fully with relevant authorities during the investigation.
Son expressed his commitment to supporting the victims' families, saying, "We will not neglect our support for the bereaved families, and I sincerely wish for the swift recovery of the injured. The company will spare no effort in providing assistance."
He acknowledged the challenging times ahead, urging employees to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. Son concluded by stating that the management team would learn from this painful lesson to create a safer work environment and strengthen the organization to overcome this crisis.
Earlier, at 10:59 a.m. on June 1, an explosion occurred in the cleaning process area of Building 56 at the Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon plant, resulting in the deaths of five workers. The company reported that the explosion happened during the cleaning of tools used for manufacturing propulsion systems, which were contaminated with gunpowder. Police and fire authorities are currently investigating the incident and conducting a joint examination.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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