SECURITYJul 28 · 11:53 UTCAP NEWS

South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base

South Korean authorities ordered evacuations near a U.S. military base in Pyeongtaek after a reported white phosphorus leak. The evacuation was lifted after decontamination, with police establishing a perimeter and the U.S. military stating a ground mishap prompted safety measures.

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