SK Hynix Cheongju plant fire triggers HF leak

Lillian Chen

, Taipei

Jun 1, 2026, 17:10 0

Credit: AFP

SK Hynix's Cheongju campus was hit by a fire on June 1, 2026, prompting the emergency evacuation of all 3,600 workers from the M15 and M15X plants. Seven people were taken to the hospital after hydrogen fluoride (HF) leaked in the incident, which came less...

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