South Korea: Toxic Gas Leak

Belated Response to Toxic Gas Leak Affecting Thousands in South Korea

In the small South Korean city of Gumi, the authorities' slow response to a toxic gas leakage has prompted angry reactions from citizens. On September 27, 2012, a chemical factory exploded, resulting in a massive gas spill of hydrochloric acid; a highly toxic chemical that can damage the lungs, bones and the nervous system.  South Korean authorities only began evacuating villagers on October 6, some ten days after the event. Read more on Global Voices »

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