Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60

Summary

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed 14 people and injured 60, including 25 seriously, prompting government action and company investigations.

Key Points
  • Fourteen people died in a fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
  • Twenty-five people were seriously injured and another 35 sustained minor injuries.
  • The factory is owned by Anjun Industrial, a supplier for Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation.
  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered full resource mobilization for disaster management and life-saving efforts.
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