Hanwha Aerospace Opens Memorial for Victims of Daejeon Explosion

Family members of the victims of the Daejeon explosion at Hanwha Aerospace pay their respects at a memorial service.

Hanwha Aerospace announced on June 5 that it has established a memorial service for the five victims of the Daejeon explosion at ten locations nationwide.

The memorials will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until June 25. Locations include the Hanwha Building in Janggyo-dong, Seoul, as well as facilities in Changwon (Sites 1, 2, and 3), Asan, Daejeon, the Daejeon R&D Center, Boeun, Yeosu, and the Pangyo R&D Center.

A Hanwha Aerospace representative expressed condolences, stating, "We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and have created this memorial space for all employees to pray for the souls of the deceased."

In the wake of the incident, Hanwha Aerospace has suspended production lines, excluding essential processes, and has initiated special safety inspections and training.

Following the explosion, Hanwha Group and Hanwha Aerospace released a statement expressing their sorrow, saying, "We are heartbroken and saddened by the loss of our five valued employees. We offer our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased."

* This article has been translated by AI.

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