Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon plant in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. /Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace

A fire broke out on the morning of the 1st at the Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon plant in Yuseong District, Daejeon, and fire authorities launched an extinguishing operation.

According to fire authorities, a 119 call reporting an explosion was received at about 10:59 a.m. that day. The Daejeon Fire Headquarters has deployed 37 units, including fire engines, to put out the blaze.

No casualties have been confirmed so far.

The Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon plant is responsible for developing and producing large propulsion systems and charging propellants.

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