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news The Hindu 2026-04-22

South Korea Court Reduces Sentence for CEO Amid Deadly Plant Fire

A South Korean court has adjusted the sentence for the CEO of Aricell, Park Soon-kwan. The original sentence, given last year for prioritizing profit over safety, has now been reduced.


A court sentenced Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan to 15 years in prison in September last year, saying the company's practices had prioritised profit over worker safety

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