South Korea top court upholds reduced sentence for Aricell CEO over fatal battery plant fire

South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a four-year prison term for Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan over a 2024 lithium battery factory fire that killed 23 workers, including 17 Chinese nationals. The reduced sentence, down from an earlier ruling, has sparked anger among victims' families, particularly Chinese nationals, and raises questions about corporate accountability in South Korea. The case highlights cross-border sensitivities and potential diplomatic friction with China.

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