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Worker Injured in Fire at South Korean Steel Plant
On November 10, a fire erupted at a steel plant in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, leading to burn injuries for one worker. The facility is managed by Posco, a major…
November 14, 2024 -
Chemical Leak at Ulsan Plant Hospitalizes 16 in South Korea
A chemical leak at an industrial plant in Ulsan, a southeastern city in South Korea, led to the hospitalization of 16 individuals on Friday, according to local authorities. Emergency services were alerted…
September 30, 2024 -
South Korean CEO Arrested After Deadly Battery Fire
On August 28, court officials confirmed that an arrest warrant had been issued for Park, the CEO of Aricell, due to the grave nature of the charges against him and the company.…
September 4, 2024 -
Blaze Extinguished at Korean Oil Refinery
Firefighters in South Korea successfully extinguished a blaze at an S-Oil refinery yesterday, approximately three hours after it began. Local fire department officials reported that there were no casualties from the incident,…
July 29, 2024 -
Exploding Batteries Ignite Fatal Fire in South Korean Factory
A fire erupted on Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong city, located approximately 45km (28 miles) south of Seoul. Television broadcasts showed significant smoke and sporadic explosions as firefighters battled…
June 24, 2024
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