McFarland incident
| Native name | 맥팔랜드 사건 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 9, 2000 |
| Location | Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, South Korea |
| Convicted | Albert L. McFarland |
| Sentence | Six months imprisonment |
The McFarland incident (Korean: 맥팔랜드 사건) was an illegal toxic waste dumping that occurred on February 9, 2000 under the orders of Albert L. McFarland, an American civilian employed by the United States military in South Korea. An estimated 24 gallons of formaldehyde were disposed of into the Han River near Seoul by McFarland's mortuary assistant.