Korea Southern Power's new CEO, Lee Hyun-bin, conducted his first on-site management visit at the Samcheok and Goseong power plants, where liquefied natural gas (LNG) construction is underway, focusing on safety management in high-risk areas.
According to Korea Southern Power, Lee, who took office as the 10th president on October 2, visited the Samcheok and Goseong power plants on October 12. The visits aimed to ensure the stable operation of existing facilities while proactively addressing potential industrial accident risks during construction.
Korea Southern Power plans to begin nationwide site inspections starting with this visit. A company official stated, "We plan to visit all facilities sequentially, but we will prioritize safety checks at sites where construction is ongoing." This week, Lee is scheduled to visit the Yeongheung Power Plant, focusing first on construction sites in Yeongheung and Bundang before expanding to general operational facilities.
Meanwhile, Korea Southern Power is committed to continuously enhancing safety support and investment to prevent serious accidents.
During his visit, Lee met with department heads and staff to discuss safety issues and challenges at each facility. He then visited the central control room, which is responsible for ensuring a stable power supply 24/7, to commend the workers for their efforts and emphasize the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols and stable equipment operation.
At the construction site, he inspected safety management practices for high-risk tasks and stressed the importance of creating a safe working environment for all workers, including subcontractors.
Lee stated, "The foremost value that must be prioritized at power plant sites is the life and safety of our members," adding, "In hazardous environments, everyone should be able to stop work without hesitation and request safety measures." He concluded by promising to provide the necessary support to create a safe working environment.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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