Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire

▲ President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) inspects the site of an automobile parts factory in the central city of Daejeon that was destroyed in a large-scale fire on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by Cheong Wa Dae. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire

By Kim Eun-jung

SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday visited the site of a fire at an automobile parts plant in the central city of Daejeon to inspect relief efforts and meet with bereaved families and victims.

Lee made the visit a day after the blaze, which left at least 14 people dead and 59 others injured, including two firefighters.

He was briefed on the casualties and ongoing disaster response, and urged fire authorities to take measures to prevent additional safety incidents, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing.

Lee also met with bereaved families and instructed authorities to provide regular updates on the cause of the fire and relief efforts, while ensuring proper support for the victims and their families.

He later visited a nearby hospital to meet with those injured in the incident.

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