South Korea chemical leak area declared 'special disaster zone'
4,846 views · Published 10 November 2012 · 0:36 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: News Direct · 2012 · News & Politics
The South Korean government declared an area affected by a toxic chemical leak a special disaster zone on Monday. An explosion at a chemical plant near the city of Gumi on September 27 killed five and resulted in the leaking of eight tons of hydrofluoric acid that caused severe damage to crops and livestock. More than 3,000 people have been treated for symptoms ranging from nausea to chest pain. The designation will mean villagers in the affected area will be eligible for financial aid, tax cuts and compensation. The leak also affected close to 80 companies in the area.
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