A worker from a partner company collapsed while performing product movement tasks at Hanjin's Dongseoul Hub and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
On July 14, Hanjin announced through the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system (DART) that the employee, who was working at the Dongseoul Hub in Jangji-dong, Songpa-gu, was found collapsed during the product movement operation and was transported to the hospital, where he ultimately died.
According to the company, the cause of death has not yet been determined, and police along with the Ministry of Employment and Labor will investigate the scene to ascertain the exact circumstances of the incident. Whether this incident qualifies as a serious accident under the Occupational Safety and Health Act will also be determined based on the findings of the relevant authorities.
Hanjin stated, "We have suspended operations at the site of the accident and are verifying the details. We will cooperate fully with the investigation by the relevant authorities and take necessary follow-up actions."
The company added, "We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased and offer our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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