In South Korea, an investigation is underway to determine if the toxic defoliant Agent Orange was buried at a U.S. military base three decades ago.
At least 3 American veterans claim that the U.S. government covered up the incident that took place at Camp Carroll, about 135 miles south of Seoul.
Environmental activists say that this is just one example of how the U.S. military has polluted their land. And as American forces prepare to return many of their facilities to the South Korean government, analysts say the environmental damage is already taking a toll on the U.S. image among locals.
For several weeks, Camp Carroll has been at the center of a dispute between the U.S. forces Korea, USFK, and South Korean environmental activists.
Outside the base, banners call on the United States to tell the truth about the use of toxic chemicals such as Agent Orange and to compensate victims for damages. More...
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At least 3 American veterans claim that the U.S. government covered up the incident that took place at Camp Carroll, about 135 miles south of Seoul.
Environmental activists say that this is just one example of how the U.S. military has polluted their land. And as American forces prepare to return many of their facilities to the South Korean government, analysts say the environmental damage is already taking a toll on the U.S. image among locals.
For several weeks, Camp Carroll has been at the center of a dispute between the U.S. forces Korea, USFK, and South Korean environmental activists.
Outside the base, banners call on the United States to tell the truth about the use of toxic chemicals such as Agent Orange and to compensate victims for damages. More...
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