A Vietnamese worker was found dead at a shipyard operated by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on 18 March, with police investigating the circumstances, according to South Korean media reports and company confirmation.

The incident occurred in the pre-coating area, a section involved in building medium-sized vessels. South Korean media reports described the case as a suspected suicide. The worker was identified in reports only as A and was found in the deckhouse area of the yard.

A company official confirmed that a death had occurred and said the relevant authorities were examining the details. The official also said that if the police conclude the case was unrelated to the company, the findings may not be disclosed publicly.

The case remains under investigation.