US air base in South Korea confirms 'ground mishap'


A reported white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base in South Korea prompted local authorities to briefly order civilians to evacuate on Tuesday.
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A reported white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base in South Korea prompted local authorities to briefly order civilians to evacuate on Tuesday. Officials in Pyeongtaek, near the capital, Seoul, said residents close to Osan Air Base should move to a safe location after a leak was detected at around 5 p.m., an evacuation...
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- What's the story?
- A reported white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base in South Korea prompted local authorities to briefly order civilians to evacuate on Tuesday.
- How widely is it covered?
- 2 outlets, average source rating 6.5/10.
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- 22h ago.
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South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base
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