On Monday, an explosion at Hanwha Aerospace's plant in Daejeon, South Korea, led to the deaths of five employees and injuries to two others. The explosion, which occurred during the cleaning of explosive materials from tools used in rocket propellant production, is currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet identified the deceased due to the severe damage to their bodies. The two injured individuals, one of whom suffered serious burns, managed to escape the facility. Following the incident, shares of Hanwha Aerospace dropped 2.8%, while its parent company, Hanwha Corp, experienced a 3.4% decline. Hanwha's CEO, Son Jae-il, expressed deep condolences to the victims' families and committed to cooperating with investigations. The factory's layout, crucial for understanding the incident, is protected under national security laws, complicating the investigation. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the mobilization of all available resources to respond to this tragic event and ensure a thorough inquiry into its causes.