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South Korea launches state-led compensation for humidifier disinfectant victims

humidifier disinfectant disaster compensation agreement state-led compensation chemical safety South Korea

South Korea has launched a state-led compensation system for victims of the humidifier disinfectant disaster, allowing individuals to receive damages through a review committee without the need for individual lawsuits. This transition follows the amendment of the ‘Special Act on Humidifier Disinfectant Damage Relief’.

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has signed a compensation implementation agreement with 15 companies, including Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, SK Chemicals, SK Innovation, and Aekyung Industrial. Under this agreement, companies will contribute funds for compensation, while the government will secure budget allocations for contributions.

Victims can apply for compensation from September 8 until April 7 of next year. The compensation covers medical expenses, nursing care, disability, bereavement, funeral costs, and alimony. To prevent financial gaps, existing relief benefits will continue until compensation is paid. The government and participating companies also pledged to collaborate on building a chemical safety network covering the entire lifecycle of products, from raw materials to disposal.

Entities

Aekyung Industrial · Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment · Oxy Reckitt Benckiser · SK Chemicals · SK Innovation

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Participating companies include Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, SK Chemicals, SK Innovation, and Aekyung Industrial. www.sportalkorea.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A state-led compensation system allows victims to receive compensation through a review committee without filing separate lawsuits. www.sportalkorea.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.hani.co.kr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment signed a compensation implementation agreement with 15 humidifier disinfectant manufacturers and raw material suppliers. www.sportalkorea.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Environmental Health Citizens' Center estimates approximately 9.5 million people suffered health damage and 20,000 died due to humidifier disinfectants. www.hani.co.kr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Compensation applications are being accepted from September 8 until April 7 of next year. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.hani.co.kr

Sources

기후부-옥시 등 15개사, 가습기살균제 배상 이행 협약 체결 - 스포탈코리아 [www.sportalkorea.com]
정부-사업자 “가습기 살균제 피해자에 공동 배상” 약속 [www.hani.co.kr]
“소송 없이 국가가 배상”…가습기살균제 피해구제, 15년 만에 ‘손해배상’ 전환 [biz.heraldcorp.com]
가습기살균제 피해자, 이제 소송 없이 국가가 배상한다 [www.hani.co.kr]