Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon | Yonhap News Agency
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OK DAEJEON, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Bereaved families have begun funeral services for some of the 14 victims who died in a fire at an auto parts plant in the central city of Daejeon last week, city officials said Tuesday. Funeral services for four of the victims had been set up as of Tuesday morning, with those for the remaining victims to be arranged once city officials finalize details with their families. Police and labor authorities raided auto parts manufacturer Anjun Industrial Co., the factory's operator, on Monday to seize records and check whether the company practiced proper safety measures. People pay their respects at a joint altar for victims of an auto parts plant fire set up at Daejeon City Hall in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 23, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Investigators raid Daejeon auto parts maker over deadly plant fire Unauthorized renovations blamed for high casualties in fire at car parts plant in Daejeon Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire (4th LD) 14 killed in car parts plant fire in Daejeon (LEAD) 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for, 59 hurt in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon Keywords #auto parts plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director prev Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon Next Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
OK DAEJEON, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Bereaved families have begun funeral services for some of the 14 victims who died in a fire at an auto parts plant in the central city of Daejeon last week, city officials said Tuesday. Funeral services for four of the victims had been set up as of Tuesday morning, with those for the remaining victims to be arranged once city officials finalize details with their families. Police and labor authorities raided auto parts manufacturer Anjun Industrial Co., the factory's operator, on Monday to seize records and check whether the company practiced proper safety measures. People pay their respects at a joint altar for victims of an auto parts plant fire set up at Daejeon City Hall in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 23, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Investigators raid Daejeon auto parts maker over deadly plant fire Unauthorized renovations blamed for high casualties in fire at car parts plant in Daejeon Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire (4th LD) 14 killed in car parts plant fire in Daejeon (LEAD) 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for, 59 hurt in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon Keywords #auto parts plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director prev Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon Next Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
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DAEJEON, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Bereaved families have begun funeral services for some of the 14 victims who died in a fire at an auto parts plant in the central city of Daejeon last week, city officials said Tuesday.
The massive fire, which broke out Friday, resulted in 74 casualties, including 60 injured. Authorities have so far identified 13 of the 14 victims who were killed.
Funeral services for four of the victims had been set up as of Tuesday morning, with those for the remaining victims to be arranged once city officials finalize details with their families.
The city government plans to cover funeral service costs, among other support measures, a city official said.
Police and labor authorities raided auto parts manufacturer Anjun Industrial Co., the factory's operator, on Monday to seize records and check whether the company practiced proper safety measures.
People pay their respects at a joint altar for victims of an auto parts plant fire set up at Daejeon City Hall in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 23, 2026. (Yonhap)
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- People pay their respects at a joint altar for victims of an auto parts plant fire set up at Daejeon City Hall in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 23, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Investigators raid Daejeon auto parts maker over deadly plant fire Unauthorized renovations blamed for high casualties in fire at car parts plant in Daejeon Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire (4th LD) 14 killed in car parts plant fire in Daejeon (LEAD) 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for, 59 hurt in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon Keywords #auto parts plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director prev Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon Next Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
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- People pay their respects at a joint altar for victims of an auto parts plant fire set up at Daejeon City Hall in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 23, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Investigators raid Daejeon auto parts maker over deadly plant fire Unauthorized renovations blamed for high casualties in fire at car parts plant in Daejeon Lee inspects site of Daejeon auto parts plant fire (4th LD) 14 killed in car parts plant fire in Daejeon (LEAD) 10 dead, 4 unaccounted for, 59 hurt in fire at auto parts plant in Daejeon Keywords #auto parts plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director prev Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon Next Funeral service begins for some victims of auto parts plant fire in Daejeon
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This article covers daejeon, fire, parts topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 427.
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