Toxic Gas Leak at SK Hynix Factory: Six Injured

A hydrogen fluoride gas leak at SK Hynix's chip factory in Cheongju, South Korea, has injured six people. The leak followed a fire, which has now been contained. SK Hynix has yet to comment on the incident, which was reported by Yonhap News Agency citing a fire official.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seoul | Updated: 01-06-2026 08:30 IST | Created: 01-06-2026 08:30 IST
Toxic Gas Leak at SK Hynix Factory: Six Injured
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Six individuals sustained injuries following a hydrogen fluoride gas leak at SK Hynix's chip manufacturing facility in Cheongju, South Korea, according to Yonhap News Agency, citing a fire official.

The hazardous gas leak occurred subsequent to a fire outbreak, which has since been contained, the official confirmed.

However, a spokesperson for SK Hynix was not immediately available to provide a statement regarding the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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