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Pentagon Denies White Phosphorus Leak at South Korea Base
The Pentagon has denied a white phosphorus leak at an American military base in South Korea, which had prompted local authorities to evacuate civilians. The incident occurred on July 28.
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The Hill
A U.S. military investigation found that there was no white phosphorus leak at an American military base in South Korea late last month, an episode that prompted local authorities to briefly order civilians to evacuate the immediate area. Officials in Pyeongtaek, just south of Seoul, on July 28 said
2026-08-06 19:02 UTC