Seven hospitalized after toxic gas fire at SK hynix advanced memory plant — Cheongju 4th campus incident today led to all 3,600 staff being evacuated

A fire at SK hynix's Cheongju 4th campus led to the evacuation of 3,600 employees, with seven workers hospitalized due to exposure to toxic fluorine gas. The fire, which started in a gas room, was quickly extinguished, but fluorine leakage occurred. Despite the incident, the company assures no disruption to production. Fluorine gas is highly reactive and dangerous to humans, with significant health risks at certain concentrations. Cleanup and safety inspections are ongoing at the facility.