Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Four SPC Samlip representatives booked over accident that severed workers' fingers

Police said on Friday that they have booked the manager of SPC Samlip's bread factory in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul, and three other representatives in connection with an accident last week, in which workers' fingers were severed.

2026-04-19

Two workers lose fingers in latest in string of Samlip factory accidents

The fingers of two workers were partially severed while they were inspecting equipment at a Samlip bread factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi, authorities said Friday.

2026-04-10

SPC Samlip nominates new co-CEOs in leadership reshuffle

SPC Samlip nominated two new co-CEOs in a leadership reshuffle aimed at strengthening safety management and accelerating overseas expansion. The nominees are set to be formally appointed at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on March 26.

2026-03-09

Bread supply fears grow after SPC factory fire damages production facility

Bread supply concerns are growing among major restaurant chains as operations at SPC Samlip’s Sihwa factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi, remain completely halted for a second day following a fire.

2026-02-04

Detention sought for SPC Samlip officials over worker’s death

Police and labor authorities are seeking detention warrants for officials at SPC Samlip’s Sihwa plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi, over a worker’s death last year.

2026-01-09

Lee vows to make Korea society 'where people don't die at work' at SPC plant

President Lee Jae Myung emphasized workplace safety after fatal accidents at SPC, urging policy changes to reduce incidents and improve conditions.

2025-07-25

SPC Group forms task force to improve worker safety after fatal workplace accidents

Korean bakery and restaurant conglomerate SPC Group is doubling down on its efforts to prevent fatal workplace accidents that have taken its employees' lives over the past years with an internal task force to overhaul its management practices.

2025-07-22

SPC to halt KBO bread production in wake of factory fatality

SPC Samlip said Thursday it will halt production of its hit KBO-themed bread next month and overhaul factory safety measures — a move that comes only after a third worker was killed on the job and public outrage boiled over into a nationwide boycott.

2025-05-29

Worker dies after getting caught in machine at SPC Samlip factory in Siheung

A worker died after becoming caught in a machine at an SPC Samlip factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi, on Monday, marking at least the third fatal accident at an SPC-affiliated plant in less than three years.

2025-05-19

SPC wrapping up talks on $160M Texas factory for Paris Baguette products

Paris Baguette operator SPC Group is in the final stages of agreeing to a $160 million factory in Texas to produce Paris Baguette bread.

2025-01-02