KORAIL Employee in His 50s Dies During Shunting Operations at Uiwan Station...Authorities Investigate

KORAIL Expresses "Deep Regret... Plans Measures to Prevent Recurrence"

A man in his 50s, identified as employee A of Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), died in an accident around 7:20 a.m. on August 29, while performing shunting operations involving the coupling and uncoupling of trains at Uiwan Station on the Gyeongbu Line.

Yonhap News Agency

KORAIL stated that it immediately deployed an initial response team when the accident occurred, and reported the incident to relevant authorities including the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the police, and the fire department. According to fire authorities, Mr. A was already deceased when they arrived at the scene.

KORAIL expressed "deep regret over the accident that occurred today," and stated, "We will proceed with the necessary follow-up measures and pay the utmost respect according to established procedures." The company also announced that it would fully cooperate with the investigation by the relevant authorities, implement emergency safety measures, and devise plans to prevent recurrence.

To ensure site safety, KORAIL has suspended all shunting operations. The Seoul Railroad Special Judicial Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the details of the accident.

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