Pentagon Denies White Phosphorus Leak at South Korea Air Base The United States Department of Defense has denied allegations that a white phosphorus leak occurred at an air base in South Korea.
The denial comes as a relief to those concerned about the potential risks associated with this highly incendiary and volatile substance.
White phosphorus is a highly reactive and combustible element used by militaries for decades in various capacities, including smoke screens, illumination rounds, and antipersonnel devices.