한화에어로스페이스, '안전 컨트롤타워' 낮아진 CSO 직급

Hanwha Aerospace's downgrade of its Chief Safety Officer from executive to manager level raises serious questions about corporate safety commitment following a fatal explosion that killed seven workers. Under the Serious Disasters Punishment Act, which emphasizes actual decision-making authority over titles, this move could shift legal liability to the CEO while weakening safety oversight. This regression contradicts industry trends where competitors are elevating CSO roles to board level, signaling a troubling setback in safety culture at a critical moment during ongoing investigations.