A worker fell and died at Hyundai Motor's Jeonju plant, and police are investigating the circumstances.

On the evening of the 3rd at around 9:28 p.m., A (54), a subcontractor worker performing demolition work at the Hyundai Motor Co. Jeonju plant painting shop in Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk, falls 5.6 m and dies. /Courtesy of Jeonbuk State Fire Headquarters

According to the North Jeolla Provincial Police Agency on the 4th, at about 9:28 p.m. on the 3rd, A, 54, an employee of a subcontractor's subcontractor who was carrying out demolition work at the paint shop of Hyundai Motor's Jeonju plant in Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun, North Jeolla Province, fell 5.6 meters.

A was taken to a hospital by responding 119 paramedics but died. Police believe the accident occurred when A stepped on an opening in the floor.

Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident as well as possible violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act.

Hyundai Motor said, "We are saddened by this unexpected accident, and we pray for the deceased who passed away and offer our condolences to the bereaved family," adding, "We will faithfully participate in the investigation into the cause of the accident and do our best to take necessary measures."

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