A devastating fire at an Anjun Industrial car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in 14 fatalities and 60 injuries. The blaze, which broke out around lunchtime on Friday, March 20, 2026, prompted a national disaster response.

• 14 people died, with another 25 seriously injured and 35 with minor injuries.
• The factory, owned by Anjun Industrial, is a supplier for major automakers like Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp.
• The CEO of Anjun Industrial issued an apology and pledged full cooperation with authorities in investigating the cause and improving safety measures.