Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: "Thorough Investigation to Determine Cause of Death Accident at Obong Station... Measures to Prevent Recurrence"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident in which a KORAIL employee died during vehicle arrangement work at Obong Station on the Gyeongbu General Line, and will establish measures to prevent recurrence.

On the 6th, Won Heeryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, who is leading the bidding support team on a business trip to Saudi Arabia, stated in a press release, "It is very distressing that a fatal accident occurred shortly after I urged the heads of railway-related organizations to strictly manage safety," adding, "We will identify the cause through a thorough accident investigation and prepare measures to prevent recurrence."

He continued, "We take this fatal accident very seriously, following the deaths of KORAIL employees at Jungnang Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line and Jeongbalsan Station on the Ilsan Line," emphasizing, "After investigating the cause of the accident, we will take strict measures according to laws and principles."

The Ministry plans to analyze various aspects, including whether regulations related to vehicle arrangement work were followed at the time of the accident and whether there were any issues in cooperation between workers and train drivers, to prepare measures to prevent recurrence. The Railway Special Judicial Police and Railway Safety Supervisors are investigating the cause of this accident.

In addition to the vehicle arrangement work where the accident occurred, a comprehensive safety supervision and special audit will be conducted on railway safety management practices such as control and maintenance.

Furthermore, the Ministry instructed KORAIL to fully explain the facts to the bereaved families and to devote sincere support for funeral and other follow-up procedures.

On the same day, Eom Myungso, the 2nd Vice Minister of MOLIT, visited the site and emphasized, "We must break the habitual neglect of safety in work practices and reform so that safety habits become a part of daily life."

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