LG Chem Dispatches 8 Technical Personnel to India... Vice Chairman Shin Hak-cheol Oversees Operations Domestically
Received Entry Permission Through Behind-the-Scenes Cooperation Between Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Indian Embassy
[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] LG Chem has dispatched eight personnel, led by Nokuk-rae, head of the Petrochemical Business Division, to India in relation to the factory accident. This decision was made based on the judgment that technical staff visiting the site takes priority over executives such as Vice Chairman Shin Hak-cheol for accident management.
On the 13th, LG Chem stated, "To investigate the cause of the accident and prevent recurrence, Vice Chairman Shin Hak-cheol will not depart, and eight technical experts in production and environmental safety have been dispatched to India."
The on-site support team prioritizes verifying factory safety, clearly identifying the cause of the accident, and providing prompt and responsible support for damage recovery. In particular, Support Team Leader Noh plans to meet directly with affected residents to explain support measures in detail. Meetings with local government officials are also scheduled thereafter.
In the early morning of the 7th, a toxic gas leak occurred at the LG Polymers India factory located in Andhra Pradesh, India, resulting in the deaths of 12 local residents and hospitalization of approximately 1,000 people. The exact cause of the accident has not been determined, but it is presumed that gas leaked from the chemical styrene monomer (SM) stored in tanks within the factory.
Currently, India is restricting entry and exit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the cooperation of the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, LG Chem employees departing have received COVID-19 negative certificates to enter India.
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An LG Chem official said, "Vice Chairman Shin will continue to oversee accident management as the chairman of the emergency response committee domestically for the time being," adding, "There are no plans for him to depart yet."
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