Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in South Korea Leaves 5 Dead, 2 Injured

An explosion occurred on the 1st at a factory owned by South Korean defense manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon. According to local fire authorities, the death toll has risen to five, with two others injured. The incident was reported around 11:00 AM, and it is believed the explosion took place inside the facility. Hanwha Aerospace is a major defense contractor producing weapons, artillery systems, and aerospace components. The Daejeon site is primarily used for R&D. Authorities stated that the fire has not yet been fully extinguished and are working to contain the situation.