President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday the government will thoroughly investigate the cause of a large-scale fire at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon and prepare fundamental measures to prevent similar tragedies. Lee made the pledge hours after visiting the site to inspect relief efforts and meet with bereaved families and victims. The fire, which broke out Friday afternoon, left 14 people dead and 60 others injured, including two firefighters, according to fire authorities. "The government will thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident and prepare fundamental measures to prevent such tragedies," Lee wrote on the social media platform X. He vowed to provide full support for victims and their families, saying the government will appoint an on-site chief to maintain an emergency response system and provide regular updates to bereaved families. "We will also ensure the participation of bereaved families in the investigation process as much as possible and reflect their views," he said. Lee also said the government will consider covering urgent expenses first and later s