HDC Hyundai Development "Temporary Suspension of Construction at 65 Sites Nationwide, Special Safety Inspections"

On the 12th, the second day since the structural collapse of the Hwajeong Hyundai I-Park mixed-use apartment complex in Seo-gu, Gwangju, search dogs were deployed at the accident site to look for missing persons.

HDC Hyundai Development Company announced on the 12th that it will temporarily halt work at 65 construction sites nationwide for two days starting from the 13th and conduct special safety inspections at all sites.

The company stated, "This work stoppage is an emergency measure to prioritize the safety of all HDC Hyundai Development construction sites," adding, "Through this safety inspection, we plan to eliminate any potential risk factors and enhance safety."

HDC Hyundai Development is currently managing construction at 65 sites nationwide. While conducting self-inspections at each site, the company will verify safety and quality-related matters and plans to resume construction thereafter.

Along with this safety inspection, HDC Hyundai Development intends to further strengthen company-wide safety management.

Starting from the 13th, all executives will conduct safety inspections at nationwide sites, assess the status of high-risk work management at each site, and directly visit workplaces with the highest risk ratings to thoroughly check whether work plans, methods, and safety management systems are properly implemented.

Meanwhile, according to the Gwangju Fire Headquarters and Seo-gu Office, at around 3:47 p.m. the previous day, the exterior wall of one apartment building collapsed at the Hyundai I'Park new construction site in Hwajeong-dong, Seo-gu, damaging or burying 20 vehicles. Three people trapped in containers were rescued, and one person who was hit by debris on the first floor was transported to a hospital. Six site workers are currently missing and out of contact.

Yoo Byung-kyu, CEO of HDC Hyundai Development, officially apologized on the morning of the 12th regarding the exterior wall collapse accident at the I'Park new apartment construction site in Hwajeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju.

The company stated, "Immediately after the accident on the 11th, Chairman Chung Mong-gyu, the CEO, employees, and about 50 safety and rescue experts were dispatched to the accident site. In cooperation with related agencies, we are establishing measures for searching and rescuing the missing persons and securing safety to prevent further damage."

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