At Least 5 Killed in Explosion At Hanwha Aerospace Facility in Daejeon
Jun 09, 2026
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At least five people were killed in an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, on June 1, authorities said.
The incident occurred at a worksite operated by Hanwha Aerospace, a company involved in the development of large propellants and surface-to-surface weapons systems.
Two others were injured, with one reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims.
The explosion triggered a level-one emergency response by South Korean firefighters.
Officials have not immediately determined the cause of the explosion.
The site is a government-designated security facility, according to emergency officials.
