Health & Safety Activists claim chemical exposure at SK Hynix plants caused workers’ cancer Campaigner alleges nickel was used at factories, despite company’s own ban on the metal iStock.com/Sundry Photography Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 08 October 2026 Activists and bereaved families are pressing South Korean regulators to recognise cancer deaths among SK Hynix workers as workplace-related illnesses. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Health & Safety EU parliament backs tougher chemical exposure limits for industrial workers Family leave Samsung, SK Hynix parental leave rates fall following landmark labour deals Health & Safety South Korea court rules argument that led to death a workplace injury Health & Safety South Korea’s top court rules language barrier caused construction site death