A fire at a semiconductor plant owned by South Korean giant SK Hynix in Cheongju resulted in a toxic hydrogen fluoride gas leak, injuring six people, according to reports from Yonhap News citing fire officials. Reuters reported that the leak was caused by a fire at the facility, which has since been brought under control. An SK Hynix spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: accident
  • Organizations: SK Hynix