(LEAD) Lee vows thorough probe into Daejeon car parts plant fire | Yonhap News Agency

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OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with Lee's social media post) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday the government will thoroughly investigate the cause of a large-scale fire at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon and prepare fundamental measures to prevent similar tragedies. President Lee Jae Myung (front, R) is briefed on the fire at a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon on March 21, 2026, during his visit to the site a day after the blaze. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) "The government will thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and prepare fundamental measures to prevent such tragedies," Lee wrote on the social media platform X. Lee also met with bereaved families and instructed authorities to provide regular updates on the cause of the fire and relief efforts and visited a nearby hospital to meet with those injured in the incident. ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Lee #plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed Photos N. Korea's Kim oversees combined drill involving battle tanks Gwanghwamun crowded as BTS set to hold concert prev (LEAD) Lee vows thorough probe into Daejeon car parts plant fire Next (LEAD) Lee vows thorough probe into Daejeon car parts plant fire

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(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with Lee's social media post)
By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday the government will thoroughly investigate the cause of a large-scale fire at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon and prepare fundamental measures to prevent similar tragedies.
Lee made the pledge hours after visiting the site to inspect relief efforts and meet with bereaved families and victims. The fire, which broke out Friday afternoon, left 14 people dead and 60 others injured, including two firefighters, according to fire authorities.
President Lee Jae Myung (front, R) is briefed on the fire at a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon on March 21, 2026, during his visit to the site a day after the blaze. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
"The government will thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and prepare fundamental measures to prevent such tragedies," Lee wrote on the social media platform X.
He vowed to provide full support for victims and their families, saying the government will appoint an on-site chief to maintain an emergency response system and provide regular updates to bereaved families.
"We will also ensure the participation of bereaved families in the investigation process as much as possible and reflect their views," he said.
Lee also said the government will consider covering urgent expenses first and later seek reimbursement through relevant agencies to ensure prompt and practical support for those affected.
President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) inspects the site of an automobile parts factory in the central city of Daejeon that was destroyed in a large-scale fire on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by Cheong Wa Dae. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
During the visit to the site, Lee was briefed on the casualties and ongoing disaster response, and urged fire authorities to take measures to prevent additional safety incidents, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing.
Lee also met with bereaved families and instructed authorities to provide regular updates on the cause of the fire and relief efforts and visited a nearby hospital to meet with those injured in the incident.
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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### Areas for Consideration
- Lee also met with bereaved families and instructed authorities to provide regular updates on the cause of the fire and relief efforts and visited a nearby hospital to meet with those injured in the incident. ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Lee #plant fire Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed Photos N.

### Implications
- OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with Lee's social media post) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday the government will thoroughly investigate the cause of a large-scale fire at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon and prepare fundamental measures to prevent similar tragedies.
- President Lee Jae Myung (front, R) is briefed on the fire at a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon on March 21, 2026, during his visit to the site a day after the blaze. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) "The government will thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and prepare fundamental measures to prevent such tragedies," Lee wrote on the social media platform X.
- He vowed to provide full support for victims and their families, saying the government will appoint an on-site chief to maintain an emergency response system and provide regular updates to bereaved families. "We will also ensure the participation of bereaved families in the investigation process as much as possible and reflect their views," he said.
- Lee also said the government will consider covering urgent expenses first and later seek reimbursement through relevant agencies to ensure prompt and practical support for those affected.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers lee, fire, lead topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 590.