A worker at SK Hynix, who had been approved for treatment under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, has died while receiving care. The determination of whether this incident qualifies as a serious accident under the Occupational Safety and Health Act has not yet been confirmed.
On June 26, SK Hynix reported that a worker, who had been receiving treatment for an occupational disease since being approved on March 5, 2025, passed away at a nursing hospital on June 25, 2026. The date of the serious accident is noted as June 25, with the report to the Ministry of Employment and Labor made on June 26.
SK Hynix stated, "The determination of whether this incident qualifies as a serious accident under the Occupational Safety and Health Act has not yet been confirmed," adding that they plan to investigate the cause through a field investigation by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
The company indicated that it will issue a correction notice once the investigation and related details are confirmed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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