White Phosphorus 'leak' inside US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
A "leak" of white phosphorus has occurred inside a US air base in South Korea.
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SEOUL — A "leak" of white phosphorus occurred inside the Osan Air Base in South Korea on Tuesday (July 28) and an evacuation advisory has been issued for nearby residents, South Korea's safety ministry said.
The highly toxic substance is often used in weapons and can ignite on contact with oxygen, according to the World Health Organisation.
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