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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 04:52

Gov't refers 6 police officers for investigation over deadly tunnel flooding

Gov't refers 6 police officers for investigation over deadly tunnel flooding

The government referred six police officers to the prosecution Friday for investigation, accusing them of mishandling the deadly flooding of an underpass in the central city of Cheongju last week, which claimed 14 lives.

2023-07-21 15:49

Nat'l security merit order awarded to Marine killed during search operations

Nat'l security merit order awarded to Marine killed during search operations

Korea on Friday awarded an order of national security merit to a Marine who died during search and rescue operations for victims of torrential rains earlier this week, the Marine Corps said.

2023-07-21 15:48

Marine Corps investigating death of Marine swept away by torrent

Marine Corps investigating death of Marine swept away by torrent

The Marine Corps has launched a probe into the death of a soldier who was swept away by a torrent this week during search and rescue operations for victims of heavy monsoon rains, the armed service said Thursday, amid public outcry over poor safety measures for troops mobilized for the efforts.

2023-07-20 10:22

Rescuers find body of marine missing during search operation for heavy rain victims

Nearly 8,000 still displaced after deadly torrential downpours

Nearly 8,000 still displaced after deadly torrential downpours

Nearly 8,000 people have yet to return home after torrential rains pounded the country last week, officials said, despite the monsoon rain coming to a lull Wednesday.

2023-07-19 17:19

Yoon declares 13 special disaster zones over heavy rain

Yoon declares 13 special disaster zones over heavy rain

President Yoon Suk Yeol designated 13 areas affected most severely by torrential rains as special disaster zones, including cities and counties in North Gyeongsang Province, North Jeolla Province and North and South Chungcheong provinces, Wednesday. The announcement came amid search and rescue operations for those who remain missing, and the presidential office said additiona...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-07-19 16:20

47 Korean cultural heritage sites damaged by torrential rains

47 Korean cultural heritage sites damaged by torrential rains

The government on Wednesday confirmed more cases of damage to national heritage sites from the torrential rains that pounded the country over the weekend.

2023-07-19 16:09

Marine missing during search operation for heavy rain victims

Marine missing during search operation for heavy rain victims

A marine went missing after being swept away by a torrent in a southeastern county on Wednesday while participating in a search and rescue operation for people missing after heavy monsoon rains and landslides in the area.

2023-07-19 11:48

Heat wave watch issued for most regions as monsoon rain comes to lull

Heat wave watch issued for most regions as monsoon rain comes to lull

A sizzling heat wave covered the nation on Wednesday as the monsoon rain came to a lull, with the state weather agency issuing a heat wave watch for most regions.

2023-07-19 11:43

PM orders thorough preparations for impending downpours this week

PM orders thorough preparations for impending downpours this week

Prime Minister Han Deok-soo instructed the government Wednesday to thoroughly prepare for possible damage from another wave of torrential downpours expected later this week.

2023-07-19 11:10

Yoon designates 13 special disaster zones over deadly downpours

Yoon gives warning to environment minister over poor water management

Yoon gives warning to environment minister over poor water management

President Yoon Suk Yeol has given a warning to Environment Minister Han Wha-jin over poor water management blamed for leading to the deaths of dozens of people in recent downpours, officials said Wednesday.

2023-07-19 10:59

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