Emergency alert! Suspicious packages sent to South Korea from Taiwan originated in China

South Korean authorities have been inundated with reports of suspicious international packages for second consecutive day, sparking concerns that se parcels may contain hazardous materials. According to a report from Korea Herald, on Friday alone, police received a staggering 987 reports related to delivery of dubious packages from abro, with most originating from Taiwan, and similar reports have continued to pour in.

In response to mounting concerns, regional government authorities have issued emergency alerts, urging citizens not to open packages with unclear sender identities. y have also vised people to promptly report any suspicious international deliveries to police or firefighters.

What is in packages?

Upon inspection of most of se parcels, authorities discovered nothing more than lip balm or or inexpensive products, and some packages were even found to be empty. Neverless, in wake of incidents, police are considering launching an investigation, contingent on results of substance analysis. While possibility of terrorism seems low, authorities are taking precautions until all doubts are put to rest.

string of reports began on Thursday when a random package from Taiwan arrived at a welfare center for disabled in souastern city of Ulsan. Unfortunately, three workers at facility, who opened package, experienced dizziness and difficulty breathing, leing to ir hospitalization. Initial suspicion pointed to a toxic gas being responsible for ir symptoms, but subsequent tests by a state-run defense research agency ruled out presence of hazardous materials.

In light of se incidents, authorities are looking into possibility of a "brushing scam" where sellers on online shopping platforms send unordered products to people after unlawfully obtaining personal information. scam is aimed at boosting sales and manipulating sellers' ratings on e-commerce sites.

South Korean authorities have issued warnings for people to remain vigilant against suspicious international parcels, describing m as potentially yellow or black in color, with "CHUNGHWA POST" written on m. sender information may indicate "P.O. Box 100561-003777, Taipei Taiwan."

Upon furr investigation, Taipei Mission in South Korea found that se parcels were initially dispatched from China and subsequently arrived in South Korea after passing through Taiwan. Taiwanese customs authorities have conducted ir own probe into delivery route of suspected packages and have cooperated closely with South Korean police and relevant agencies to dress issue. As situation unfolds, authorities in South Korea are working diligently to ensure public safety and timely resolution of ongoing suspicious package incidents.