Appeals court cuts battery maker CEO's prison term to 4 yrs over deadly plant fire
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-22 17:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Asia, South Korea, Natural Disasters, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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SUWON, South Korea, April 22 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Wednesday reduced the prison sentence for lithium battery maker Aricell's chief executive officer (CEO) to four years over a deadly fire at the company's plant in 2024.
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