LG Chem "Guaranteeing All Possible Support to Victims... Conducting Environmental Impact Investigation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] LG Chem announced on the 14th that it is implementing comprehensive support measures related to the toxic gas accident that occurred on the 7th at the LG Polymers plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.

LG Polymers issued a press release locally stating, "We will do our best to resolve this accident as quickly as possible and prevent recurrence," and announced four measures for compensation and damage recovery.

LG Polymers India stated that it will guarantee all possible support in consultation with government agencies for the bereaved families and victims. It also plans to take full responsibility for conducting health checkups and providing future treatment for residents at designated hospitals.

To this end, LG Chem dispatched an on-site support team to India, and LG Polymers has organized a dedicated team of about 200 people to visit hospitals and residents for consolation, provide food for returning residents, and operate a hotline to listen to residents' support needs and difficulties.

In addition, a specialized institution has been selected to conduct investigations on health and environmental impacts, and the results will be transparently disclosed.

Furthermore, mid- to long-term corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to work together with the local community will be actively promoted based on residents' opinions.

Earlier, the Indian government ordered the transfer of 13,000 tons of styrene monomer (SM), identified as the cause of the accident, to Korea. In response, LG Chem is proceeding with the transfer of SM inventory from the plant and dock to Korea to eliminate any potential risks.

LG Chem emphasized again, "We will work closely with related agencies to analyze the cause of the accident, prevent recurrence, and fully support damage recovery."

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