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Authorities raid Hanwha Aerospace over blast that left 5 dead, 2 injured

Police and labor authorities on Thursday launched a search and seizure operation against Hanwha Aerospace following an explosion and fire that left five dead and two injured.

2026.6.4

Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il leaves a funeral hall at a hospital in Yuseong District, Daejeon, on the morning of June 3 after meeting with the families of those killed in the explosion at the company's Daejeon plant, the day their identification was completed. [YONHAP]

Hanwha blast leaves one family without a father, another without a son while relatives still work at plant

Two of the five workers killed in Monday’s explosion at Hanwha Aerospace’s Daejeon plant had a family member working at the same location. One family lost a father, the other a son — in both cases, the surviving relative still works at the site.

2026.6.3

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Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon, second from left, speaks with Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at the site where an explosion happened at Hanwha Aerospace's plant in Daejeon on June 1. [YONHAP]

Hanwha Aerospace explosion prompts labor ministry crackdown on chip, defense industries

Chipmakers and defense manufacturers — two of Korea's fastest-growing industries — will be subject to undergo state-led emergency safety inspections at their factories to protect workers’ safety, the Ministry of Employment and Labor said on Tuesday.

2026.6.2

An ambulance is seen in front of Hanwha Aerospace's factory in Daejeon on June 1. [NEWS1]

Hanwha Aerospace suspends production at Daejeon facility after deadly explosion

Hanwha Aerospace, a defense affiliate of the Hanwha Group, said Tuesday it has partially suspended production at its Daejeon facility after a deadly explosion at the plant.

2026.6.2

A Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon facility is seen burned down due to a fire on June 1. [YONHAP]

Five dead in Hanwha Aerospace factory fire, SK hynix employees evacuated from nearby plant

Five deaths were reported on Monday at the Hanwha Aerospace factory due to a fire, while 3,600 employees at an SK hynix plant in nearby North Chungcheong were evacuated due to a fire in a gas room on the same day.

2026.6.1

Steve Jeong, left, senior vice president and head of naval ship at Hanwha Ocean, introduces a model of KSS-III submarine to Victor Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, at the company's booth during CANSEC 2026 in Ottawa. [HANWHA OCEAN]

Hanwha Ocean sprints to outpace Germany for $40B Canadian submarine mega deal

Hanwha Ocean is entering the final stretch of its campaign for Canada's $40 billion submarine bidding, vying with Germany, amid an intensified race ahead of the announcement of the preferred bidder expected in little more than a month.

2026.5.31

The 3,000-ton ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho enters the Canadian naval base in Esquimalt, Victoria, on May 23, marking the first trans-Pacific voyage ever undertaken by a Korean submarine. [YONHAP]

Korea’s confidence grows against Germany in Canada's $40B submarine race

At the beginning of Canada’s closely watched $40 billion submarine bidding process, Korea appeared to be somewhat behind Germany, but the tide has since shifted.

2026.5.28

Hanwha Eagles' pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin celebrates his 200th win with his family in Daejeon on May 24. [HANWHA EAGLES]

Hanwha Eagles' Ryu Hyun-jin claims monster record of 200 wins

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin claimed his 200th combined win across MLB and the KBO with a 5-2 win over the Doosan Bears, becoming Korean pitcher to achieve the feat.

2026.5.24

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Kim Seo-hyeon walks from the pitching mound during a match against the Samsung Lions at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark on April 14. [NEWS1]

Back too soon? Eagles reliever Kim Seo-hyeon bombs in first game since return from minors.

Hanwha Eagles reliever Kim Seo-hyeon struggled in his return, failing to get an out and allowing three earned runs in an 11-8 win against the Kia Tigers, highlighting ongoing control issues.

2026.5.8

Hanwha Group's building in Jung District, central Seoul [HANWHA GROUP]

Hanwha Group raises stake in KAI above 5 percent in global aerospace push

Hanwha Group raised its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) above 5 percent on Monday as part of its push to establish a stronger footing in the global aerospace industry.

2026.5.4