An explosion of unknown cause occurred at Hoosung, a fluorine compound specialist, but fortunately there were no casualties.

At 8:28 PM on the 21st, an explosion occurred at Hoosung in Maeam-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan.

The Ulsan Fire Department received a report and mobilized 53 personnel and 21 pieces of equipment to respond, and announced that after assessing the situation, there were no fires or casualties.

Fire officials believe the explosion occurred due to an unknown pressure increase while chemicals were being transported to the distillation tower, and are conducting a thorough investigation into the accident.

Hoosung is a specialized fluorine compound company that produces home appliance and industrial refrigerants, secondary battery materials, inorganic compounds for semiconductor production, and special gases for semiconductors.