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Hanwha Aerospace forms safety committee after Daejeon factory fire
Hanwha Aerospace said it created an 11-member independent committee to review safety practices after a factory fire killed five workers. The company also reported a sharp rise in safety spending and outlined further investment plans.
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Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Sunday it has formed an independent committee of 11 external safety experts to inspect its safety systems and recommend improvements. The committee will also include two members nominated by the company's labor union. The move follows a fire at the company's factory in Daejeon that killed five people and injured two others.
Safety spending Hanwha Aerospace stated it spent 247 billion won (US$162 million) on safety improvements in 2025, compared with 11.4 billion won the prior year. The company said it plans to invest 452.4 billion won in safety measures this year. The committee is tasked with examining overall safety conditions and proposing changes to the working environment.
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