Labor ministry, police raid chemical manufacturer over deadly factory fire
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South Korean authorities raided Daewon Sanup's headquarters and offices following a deadly factory fire in Cheonan that left three people dead and two injured, investigating potential safety protocol violations.
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A deadly fire broke out at a paint ingredient factory in Cheonan run by Daewon Sanup, leaving three people dead and two others injured.
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The labor ministry and police raided a chemical manufacturer Thursday over a deadly fire that occurred at its factory in the central city of Cheonan last week, officials said.
About 40 police officers and labor inspectors were deployed to seize computers and mobile phones from Daewon Sanup's headquarters in Cheonan, some 85 kilometers south of Seoul, and its office in Seoul, according to the ministry.
The raid followed the fire that broke out at a paint ingredient factory in Cheonan, run by the company, Friday, leaving three people dead and two others injured.
Investigators plan to examine whether company officials abided by safety protocols, such as fire prevention and evacuation measures, in a bid to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
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Investigators will examine company officials for safety protocol adherence
Very likely ยท Within weeks
Open Questions
- Were specific safety protocols violated?
- Will criminal charges be filed against company officials?
