Daejeon
Coverage of Daejeon in the Nexus archive.
- Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills 5
An explosion and fire at Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon, South Korea, killed five people and injured two. The facility, a government-designated security site, develops large-sized propellants and surface-to-surface weapons systems. The cause of the incident remains unknown.
- Fire kills 5 in South Korea after blast at defence giant Hanwha Aerospace’s factory
A fire at Hanwha Aerospace's factory in Daejeon, South Korea, caused by an explosion, killed five people and injured two others. The victims' bodies were severely damaged and not yet identified, while one survivor sustained serious burns.
- Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones
Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf who escaped from South Korea's O-World zoo on April 8, was captured nine days later using thermal imaging drones. The search involved police, military, and public attention, with Neukgu being part of a breeding program for Korean wolves. The zoo remains closed for security reviews after multiple animal escapes.
- South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 8 and was safely recaptured after a nine-day search. The incident sparked public concern and celebration, with animal rights activists fearing potential harm to the wolf during capture, referencing a 2018 puma escape at the same zoo.
- South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
A male wolf named Neukgu escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea. Authorities are using thermal imaging cameras to locate the animal.
- Hundreds search for wolf that escaped from zoo in South Korea
A wolf escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, prompting a search involving over 300 emergency services and military personnel. The O-World theme park area is under scrutiny, with a local school closed as a precautionary measure.