South Korea’s government plans to announce measures in July to strengthen industrial safety for foreign workers following a deadly fire at a battery plant in Hwaseong that killed 23 people, including 18 foreign workers. Labor minister Lee Jung-sik stated that the government will expand safety training, increase support to reduce workplace risks and reinforce inspections in vulnerable sectors employing foreign workers.

The measures will be based on field surveys and input from workers, industry associations and other groups. The government’s response comes after many workers at the Aricell plant reportedly stated that they did not receive any safety training prior to the June 24 blaze. Lee emphasized the government’s commitment to improving safety for foreign workers and preventing similar tragedies in the future.