Mar 24, 2026 Doyoung Lim www.theguardian.com A devastating fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon’s Daedoek District has left at least 14 people dead and raised serious concerns about safety failures, authorities confirmed. The first fire broke out at around 1:17 p.m. on March 20 in an industrial area in Daejeon. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and battled the flames for hours as thick smoke filled the building. According to the fire officials, the plant’s flammabl