White phosphorus leak detected at US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says

South Korea's safety ministry reported a white phosphorus leak inside a US airbase in the country on Tuesday. No additional details on the scale, cause, or casualties have been released.

South Korea's safety ministry reported a white phosphorus leak inside a US airbase in the country on Tuesday. The ministry did not identify the base or provide details on the scale or cause of the leak. White phosphorus is a hazardous chemical used in military munitions that can cause severe burns and environmental contamination. No casualties have been reported.

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