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South Korea hopes to use break in weather to contain deadly wildfires
Wildfires also burned large areas in other regions of South Korea. More than 80 helicopters started flying at daybreak on…
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South Korea battles worst wildfires as death toll hits 26
The wildfires that originated in Uiseong have been moving rapidly eastward, spreading almost to the coast, carried by gusty winds…
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South Korea firefighting helicopter crashes, killing pilot
SEOUL: A helicopter fighting deadly wildfires in South Korea crashed on Wednesday (Mar 26), killing the pilot, the fire department told…
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South Korea opposition clears hurdle for presidency after winning legal appeal
SEOUL: A South Korean appeals court reversed on Wednesday (Mar 26) a lower court’s ruling and found main opposition leader…
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In pictures: Devastating scenes as South Korea wildfires rage on
Wind-driven wildfires continued to rage in South Korea for a fifth consecutive day on Wednesday (Mar 26), ravaging its southern…
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Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires as death toll climbs to 18
SEOUL: At least 18 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea’s southeastern region, with thousands of firefighters aided by…
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South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
FAMILY GRAVE Some types of extreme weather have a well-established link with climate change, such as heat waves or heavy…
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Motorcyclist found dead in Seoul after plunging into giant sinkhole
The fire department conducted a major search, with rescue workers wearing wetsuits and “digging with their hands” alongside a rescue…
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Commentary: South Korea’s political drama is far from over
But Washington under Trump is nothing if not unpredictable. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back a visit because of Seoul’s political uncertainty. Meanwhile, the US Department…
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South Korea authorities deploy choppers, troops to battle wildfire
SEOUL: South Korean authorities said on Monday (Mar 24) they would deploy dozens of helicopters and thousands of firefighters and soldiers…
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