Despite the 'Not Guilty' Verdict, the Second Trial Court Said, "Cadmium Contamination Around the Yeongpung Seokpo Smelter Can Be Acknowledged to Have Originated From the Seokpo smelter."

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[Digital Daily Reporter Kang Ki-hoon] In the recent appeal trial ruling on the cadmium leak incident involving former and current employees of Youngpoong Seokpo Smelter, the court ruled not guilty, stating that there must be “clear evidence” regarding the company and its employees’ intent and professional negligence, but noted that it could be acknowledged that the cadmium contamination around the Seokpo Smelter originated from Youngpoong Seokpo…