A deadly fire at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, claimed the lives of 23 workers, mostly Chinese nationals. The incident has raised concerns about the working conditions of Chinese workers abroad. South Korea's Aricell CEO apologized for the tragedy and stated compliance with safety rules. China has urged South Korea to investigate the cause of the fire. Surveillance footage showed the moment the fire started, prompting Beijing to call for a swift investigation. South Korean authorities have ordered the battery maker to halt operations indefinitely and are investigating three company officials for potential safety law violations. The tragic event has shed light on the risks faced by migrant workers in the high-tech sector in South Korea.
The top priority now is to properly handle the aftermath of the fire at the lithium battery factory in #SouthKorea, thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident, deeply reflect on the accident, and comprehensively investigate hidden dangers, said Hwang Woo-yea, the interim… https://t.co/7HgawbDwJH
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Authorities in South Korea have released footage of the explosion which caused a deadly factory fire at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong city, south of the capital Seoul https://t.co/bLIpkwcNgI
A stack of lithium batteries can be seen smoking and igniting, causing the fire which killed 23 people https://t.co/ikhCDH0J6E
A deadly fire at a lithium-ion battery factory in South Korea that killed more than 20 people, mostly Chinese, illustrates how longstanding problems of industrial safety continue to put foreign workers in danger, advocates say. https://t.co/zRX89Nu45P
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A deadly fire that left 23 dead in South Korea has exposed the harsh conditions that migrant workers face — and the need for better protections. | via @nytimes https://t.co/FuP34NUqar
⚠️ New Footage Of Lithium Battery Factory Explosion Released By South Korean Authorities Batteries are seen smoking, popping, and then exploding on the factory floor of the Hwaseong plant, with workers fleeing to avoid the explosions and some attempting to extinguish the fires.… https://t.co/MVq8pIKVkS https://t.co/1QsPw2Xxbi
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China asks South Korea to determine cause of deadly fire https://t.co/eLLRj5l0ua
(News Focus) Immigrant worker deaths in battery plant fire lay bare safety risks they face https://t.co/91mEMn7wcw
A deadly fire that broke out at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, has triggered an examination of workplace safety across South Korea’s high-tech sector. https://t.co/m1V3J16aNs https://t.co/hGNNB2y6D4
South Korean authorities ordered a lithium battery maker to halt factory operations indefinitely after a fire killed 23 people and said three company officials were under investigation on suspicion of having violated industrial safety laws https://t.co/1SNoTXmjWN
South Korean authorities order battery maker to halt operations over deadly blaze https://t.co/6haikVjP14 https://t.co/fGJGDzwjDR
Video has emerged of a fire breaking out at a lithium battery plant in South Korea, killing 23 people. https://t.co/jFYIm8vARO
Troubling video from the South Korean lithium battery factory fire. https://t.co/ytSltfli9I
A deadly fire at a lithium-ion battery factory in South Korea that killed more than 20 people, mostly Chinese, is bringing fresh scrutiny to the dangers faced by overseas migrant workers. https://t.co/DHE0hFcJ4S
Many questions on Weibo after the devastating fire in a South Korean lithium factory that killed 23 workers, of which 19 were Chinese. People wonder why the safety measures in place were not enough to save the victims. 🙏 https://t.co/3oIaLf1BUP
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Surveillance footage shows the moment a deadly fire started at a South Korean battery manufacturer and killed 23 workers, the majority of whom were Chinese, prompting Beijing to call on Seoul to discover the cause https://t.co/zLz6jN7Iv7 https://t.co/KIBq31sgBh
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🇰🇷 | Un nuevo video de vigilancia muestra el momento en que las baterías de litio explotaron en una planta de baterías en Hwaseong, Corea del Sur, el lunes por la mañana, provocando un incendio. El incidente provocó al menos 23 muertos y ocho heridos. https://t.co/k4vloIMZ35
Video shows moment multiple batteries exploded at South Korean battery plant https://t.co/obMe11KtwL https://t.co/7qznBqiY2S
At least 23 killed in battery factory explosion in South Korea. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/6Xldyq6r9Y
A toxic inferno engulfed a lithium-battery factory in Hwaseong, a city south of Seoul, killing 23 laborers mostly from China. The disaster drew new attention to the stark realities faced by migrant workers, from China and from elsewhere. https://t.co/Pi9QxgdYNC
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Following a deadly fire in a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer which killed 23 workers, the majority of whom were Chinese, Beijing has called on Seoul to discover the cause of the incident as quickly as possible https://t.co/zLz6jN8gkF https://t.co/3rg7B8eRSg
The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer, Park Soon-Kwan, apologized following a massive factory fire that killed 23 workers, most of whom were hired temporarily at the plant run by South Korea-based Aricell https://t.co/I1p29R46Ww https://t.co/4al5psFaDU
#China has requested South Korea to determine the cause of the accident, make every effort to treat the injured, and handle the aftermath properly, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, after a fire at a lithium battery factory in #SouthKorea on Monday killed 23 people,… https://t.co/WCzjcPc6oL
South Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules https://t.co/oYV5gr2g5y https://t.co/wi7lP8BVxV
Deadly battery plant fire highlights risks for South Korea's migrant workers https://t.co/Vvq3BarlKE https://t.co/c1aiZZzGQI
#GTVoice: The lithium battery factory fire in #SouthKorea, which tragically claimed the lives of 17 #Chinese nationals, has captured public attention and sparked concerns regarding the working conditions of Chinese workers abroad. The fire is not just a sudden accident; it also… https://t.co/jm12zpSmY3