SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – LG Display says two people were killed and four others sickened by a nitrogen leak at its factory north of Seoul.
LG Display Co. said in a statement Monday that the victims, employed by a LG contractor, were carrying out a regular repair and maintenance work when the nitrogen leak occurred not long after midday at the factory in Paju city.
The email you need for the day's
top news stories from Canada and around the world.
It said one of the four people sickened was seriously ill but not in a life-threatening condition.
The company expressed regret over the deaths.
It said it will co-operate with authorities to find out the cause of the leak.
More on Science and Tech
- Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
- High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness
- Enter at your own risk: New home security camera aims paintballs at intruders
- Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp, Threads from its China app store
Comments