Lotte Wellfood Apologizes After Yeongdeungpo Ammonia Leak
An ammonia gas leak occurred at the Lotte Wellfood Yeongdeungpo plant near Seonyudo Station in Yangpyeong-dong 5-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, at around 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. Lotte Wellfood officially apologized for causing concern to nearby residents and customers due to the incident and promised to
At around 5:30 a.m. on August 21, a gas leak occurred at Lotte Wellfood's Yeongdeungpo plant in Seoul, near Seonyudo Station. The incident, which involved ammonia gas, prompted immediate evacuation of about 40 individuals, including employees present at the time. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Lotte Wellfood promptly notified emergency services and the plant was shut down by 5:52 a.m. Subsequent assessments by various authorities confirmed the absence of residual gas.
The plant, established in 1969, manufactures gum, candy, chocolate, and ice cream. Lotte Wellfood apologized for the incident, promising to enhance its safety management and conduct comprehensive inspections. The company, known for its regular safety checks and emergency drills, intends to rigorously review its safety systems following the event. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.
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