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Korea Evacuates Near Osan Base After White-Phosphorus Leak

7/28/2026

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Korean authorities ordered civilians to evacuate after a white-phosphorus leak was detected at the U.S. Osan Air Base near Seoul at about 5 p.m.
Pyeongtaek police created a 300-to-500-meter perimeter, blocked pedestrians and rerouted traffic.
The U.S. 51st Fighter Wing set a 1,000-foot safety cordon, denying a full evacuation.
The evacuation order was lifted several hours later after decontamination, per city texts.
No major disruptions or accidents were reported.

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Korean authorities ordered civilians to evacuate after a white-phosphorus leak was detected at the U.S. Osan Air Base near Seoul at about 5 p.m.
Pyeongtaek police created a 300-to-500-meter perimeter, blocked pedestrians and rerouted traffic.
The U.S. 51st Fighter Wing set a 1,000-foot safety cordon, denying a full evacuation.
The evacuation order was lifted several hours later after decontamination, per city texts.
No major disruptions or accidents were reported.