Hanwha Aerospace suspends production at 9 sites for safety checks

Hanwha Aerospace has halted production lines at nine of its facilities nationwide for two days, commencing June 4th, to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection. This unprecedented move follows a recent accident at the company's Daejeon plant and marks the first time the integrated corporation has simultaneously stopped operations across all its sites since its establishment.

The suspension, which excludes some essential processes, will allow for thorough safety checks and training. The affected sites include those producing propellants and explosives in Daejeon, Boeun, and Yeosu, as well as facilities manufacturing K-9 self-propelled howitzers, armored vehicles, and aircraft engines in Changwon (sites 1, 2, and 3). Research and development campuses in Daejeon, Pangyo, and Asan are also included in the inspection.

Company management has prioritized safety over potential production disruptions, aiming to fundamentally eliminate safety risks like the one that occurred at the Daejeon facility. Hanwha Aerospace plans to develop and implement a robust, high-intensity safety innovation plan as a result of this incident.

During the inspection period, each site will comprehensively review potential fire and explosion hazards, critical safety risks, facility conditions, risk assessment results, and past accident records. The company's decisive action signals a strong commitment to ensuring a safe working environment for all its employees.