Hanwha Aerospace's headquarters in Seoul / Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace
Hanwha Aerospace, a defense affiliate of Hanwha Group, said Sunday it has launched an independent committee to oversee the company's safety system following this month's deadly fire at its factory that claimed five lives.
The defense company said the new committee includes 11 external safety experts who will inspect Hanwha Aerospace's overall safety conditions and suggest ways to improve the overall working environment.
The announcement came after a fire at the company's factory in Daejeon, located about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, killed five people and injured two others.
The committee will also include two members recommended by the company's labor union.
