Hanwha Aerospace Forms Safety Committee After Fatal Fire
Emergency stop button and sign on a concrete pillar outside a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon.
Key Highlights
Hanwha Aerospace establishes an independent safety committee and plans significant investments after a fatal fire at its Daejeon factory claimed five lives.
Hanwha Aerospace, a defense affiliate of Hanwha Group, has established an independent safety committee following a fatal fire at its Daejeon factory that killed five people and injured two others.
This move comes after the tragic incident, prompting the company to significantly boost its commitment to workplace safety.
New Safety Committee & Investments
The newly formed committee will oversee the company’s safety system and propose measures to enhance the working environment. It includes:
- 11 external safety experts
- 2 representatives from the company’s labor union
Hanwha Aerospace has also announced substantial financial commitments to safety:
- 247 billion won ($162 million) invested in 2025, a sharp increase from 11.4 billion won previously.
- A further 452.4 billion won is planned for investment this year to improve workplace safety.
The fatal fire occurred at the company’s factory in Daejeon, approximately 140 kilometers south of Seoul.