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At least 4 people dead in South Korea wildfires
At least four people have died and six have been injured in a series of wildfires in South Korea, the Korea Forest Service said Sunday.NBC News - 5d -
South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires
Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters has ...ABC News - 2d -
2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires
At least two firefighters have died and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in South Korea as emergency workers struggled to contain more than 30 wildfires fueled by dry windsABC News - Mar. 22 -
South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather
Officials say the most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost containedABC News - 1d -
South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather
Officials say the most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost containedABC News - 1d -
Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate
Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 18 people, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - 3d -
South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis
Officials point to ultra-dry conditions as death toll reaches 27 and fires threaten Unesco heritage sites. Authorities in South Korea are battling wildfires that have doubled in size in a day in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Watch: Historic Buddhist temple burns in South Korea wildfires
The wildfires in the country have left dozens dead and caused thousands to evacuate.BBC News - 3d -
Satellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread
BBC Verify looks at how Korean wildfires spread so rapidlyBBC News - 1d -
Satellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread
BBC Verify looks at how Korean wildfires spread so rapidlyBBC News - 1d -
Residents in South Korea's Andong city told to evacuate as wildfires spread
Officials in the South Korean city of Andong have alerted residents to evacuate to safe areas as firefighters struggled to contain wildfires that ravaged the country’s southern regions since last ...ABC News - 4d -
Why have the wildfires in South Korea been so devastating?
Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.BBC News - 2d -
South Korea is in an uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as the death toll rises to 26
South Korean authorities struggled Thursday to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people and forced at least 37,000 others to flee.NBC News - 2d -
South Korea fires: 18 dead as acting president speaks of ‘unprecedented damage’
A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again. Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever ...The Guardian - 3d -
At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea
Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.BBC News - 6d -
Wildfires Erupt in South Korea, Killing 4 and Forcing Thousands to Evacuate
Firefighters confronted the blazes in the country’s southeast over the weekend. Most had been extinguished by Monday, but dry and windy conditions persisted.The New York Times - 5d -
South Korea Wildfires Kill 26 and Destroy 1,000-Year-Old Temples
At least 26 people are dead, including the pilot of a helicopter that crashed trying to contain blazes that strong winds and dry conditions were helping to spread rapidly.The New York Times - 2d -
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.The New York Times - 2d -
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.The New York Times - 2d -
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.The New York Times - 2d -
At least 24 dead in South Korea's 'worst ever fires'
The wildfires are threatening cultural sites and "rewriting the record books", according to authorities.BBC News - 3d -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after US, South Korea military drills
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the seaABC News - Mar. 10 -
South Korea court reinstates PM as acting leader
The court has dismissed Han Duck-soo's impeachment, as South Korea's political turbulence continues.BBC News - 5d -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, hours after South Korea kicked off its annual joint military drills with the United States. South Korea's military says it has ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
North Korea tests 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin
"South Korean military has increased surveillance and maintaining readiness posture in close cooperation with the U.S.," South Korea's Joint Chiefs said on Monday.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Japan host talks with China and South Korea
Foreign ministers from Japan and its two neighboring Asian powers China and South Korea held a meeting Saturday to seek common ground on areas like low birth rates, natural disasters and cultural ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens strong steps against U.S.-South Korea drills
North Korea said it had test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatened unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their joint military drills.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens against US-South Korea drills
North Korea says it has test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatens unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their military drillsABC News - Mar. 20 -
Son says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot
Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness on Wednesday as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.South Korea are within grasp of a place at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Oman snatch World Cup qualifying draw late on in South Korea
South Korea conceded a goal with 10 minutes left as Oman stunned Son Heung-min's side to snatch a precious 1-1 away draw in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.South Korea still lead Asian qualifying ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South's assessment
South Korea’s military says North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on UkraineABC News - 2d -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration to import eggs from Turkey, South Korea
The Trump administration is importing millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea, with other countries likely to be contributing in the coming weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray open to playing Olympic flag football for South Korea
While in South Korea for the first time, Murray didn't rule out playing in the Olympics representing his mother's heritage.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20
