Fire at Auto Parts Plant in Daejeon, South Korea Kills 1, Injures 55; No Chinese Citizens Affected

A serious fire broke out on the 20th at an automotive parts manufacturing plant in Daejeon, South Korea, resulting in one death, 55 injuries, and 13 people missing. According to authorities, there have been no reports so far of Chinese nationals being injured, killed, or missing in this incident. Due to the risk of structural collapse at the site, rescue teams were temporarily unable to enter the building. At approximately 23:00 local time, firefighters began entering the structure to conduct search-and-rescue operations, deploying cranes, drones, and other equipment to assess the building's stability and determine whether nighttime rescue efforts could safely proceed. Rescue operations remain ongoing under intense conditions.