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US Air Base Evacuation in South Korea

Updated 2026-07-28 14:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Local authorities in Pyeongtaek, near Seoul, ordered civilians to evacuate due to a white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at U.S. military installations.

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The Hill
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 ar
2026-07-28 14:39 UTC
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