A fire broke out at approximately 10:32 a.m. on June 1 at the semiconductor facility of SK Hynix's Cheongju Campus in the Heungdeok District of Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province.
The fire was quickly extinguished by the factory's sprinkler system. Seven employees on-site were isolated as a precaution to check for any symptoms.
An SK Hynix representative stated, "As of now, no employees have been reported injured due to the incident," adding that those who went to the company’s internal hospital were in a preventive state. Reports suggesting that employees were transported to external hospitals were inaccurate.
There have been no indications of further spread around the affected equipment, and the company is currently assessing any impact on production lines.
Police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage. SK Hynix noted, "The fire was quickly extinguished, and all personnel evacuated immediately," and added, "We will confirm the cause in conjunction with the relevant authorities while reporting to them as required." The company also stated, "There are no issues with equipment operation, and there will be no production delays. Employees are expected to return once safety checks are completed."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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