In South Korea, ten people were killed after a fire in an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon. 59 people were also injured in the blaze, likely triggered by an explosion, while four others are missing.

The Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety, 25 victims sustained serious injuries. More than 500 firefighters, police, and emergency personnel were deployed to contain the fire and conduct rescue operations. President Lee Jae Myung called for the full mobilisation of personnel and equipment to support rescue efforts and contain the inferno.