[Breaking] Coupang Apologizes for Incheon Logistics Center Fire…“Will Fully Cooperate With Authorities’ Investigation”

“All Employees Safely Evacuated, Supporting Firefighting Efforts”
Firefighting Operations Continue Despite National Fire Mobilization Order

Coupang issued an apology on July 18 regarding the fire that occurred at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon, stating that it will fully cooperate with firefighting efforts and investigations by relevant authorities.

Yonhap News Agency

In an official statement issued under the name of CEO Jeong Jongcheol, Coupang explained, "We immediately reported the fire to 119 upon detection, and all employees present in the logistics center at that time evacuated safely."

The statement continued, "We will prioritize the safety of firefighters by supporting firefighting operations on-site and will actively cooperate with investigations conducted by the relevant authorities. We sincerely apologize for causing concern to residents of Incheon and to the public."

The fire started at about 6:54 a.m. on the sixth floor of Coupang’s 32 Logistics Center, an eight-story building located in Seoknam-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon, on this day.

The fire department issued a Level 1 response at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Level 2 response at 12:25 p.m., and then declared the national mobilization order at 3:15 p.m. However, the blaze has not yet been completely extinguished, and firefighting efforts are continuing.

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