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Migrant worker dies in shipyard accident in South Korea

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 20-something migrant worker from Uzbekistan died after being trapped between a structure and a gondola inside a liquefied natural gas carrier under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard.
  • The worker, employed by a subcontractor, was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the cause of the accident, with initial theories suggesting the worker was trapped while operating the gondola.

A tragic accident at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard has claimed the life of a young migrant worker. The 20-something man, identified as being from Uzbekistan, was working inside a cargo hold of a liquefied natural gas carrier under construction when the incident occurred.

Another worker discovered him trapped between an upper structure and a gondola around 4:52 p.m. on July 18. The employee, who was a subcontractor for Hyundai Heavy Industries, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the death. Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor believe the accident happened while the worker was operating the gondola. Hyundai Heavy Industries expressed deep condolences to the deceased and his family, pledging full cooperation with the investigation.

We express our deepest condolences to the deceased and his bereaved family. We will faithfully cooperate with the investigation.

— Hyundai Heavy IndustriesThe company's statement following the fatal accident.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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