[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] At around 4:05 PM on the 24th, an explosion occurred with a loud noise at POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks in Geumho-dong, Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam.
The fire authorities estimate that three workers died in this explosion accident.
Gwangyang Steelworks deployed its own fire brigade to work on the scene.
The fire authorities and Gwangyang Steelworks believe the explosion occurred near the No. 1 blast furnace cable and are investigating the exact casualties.
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