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Maeil Dairies Apologizes for Fatal Accident at Pyeongtaek Factory; 'Supporting Bereaved Family is Top Priority'
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Maeil Dairies Apologizes for Fatal Accident at Pyeongtaek Factory; 'Supporting Bereaved Family is Top Priority'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Press release Official statement Outcome reported
  • Maeil Dairies apologized for a fatal accident at its Pyeongtaek factory that killed one cleaner and injured another.
  • The company's CEO, Lee In-gi, expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and pledged support.
  • Maeil Dairies committed to thorough investigations and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

Maeil Dairies has issued an apology following a fatal accident at its Pyeongtaek factory, where a cleaner died and another was injured during cleaning operations. The company acknowledged the incident and expressed its deepest condolences to the victim's family. CEO Lee In-gi personally released a statement conveying sincere apologies and promising comprehensive support for the bereaved family.

The company has stated that it is prioritizing the well-being of the family affected by the tragedy. Alongside providing support, Maeil Dairies has committed to a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. This investigation aims to identify the root causes and ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

While the statement focused on apology and future prevention, the company's immediate actions are centered on supporting the grieving family. Maeil Dairies has assured stakeholders that all necessary resources will be dedicated to addressing the aftermath of the accident and reinforcing safety protocols across its facilities.

We offer our deepest condolences and sincere apologies to the member who lost their precious life and to their bereaved family.

โ€” Lee In-gi, CEO of Maeil DairiesIn an official apology statement following the fatal accident at the Pyeongtaek factory.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.