At least 15 people have died as wildfires continue to ravage South Korea’s southeastern region, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.
The fires, which began on Saturday, have spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions. Entire neighbourhoods have been razed, with ancient temples destroyed and thousands forced to flee. Authorities have evacuated residents and relocated inmates from local prisons.
Some fatalities occurred when people attempted to escape but were killed after their vehicle overturned, Yonhap said.
Acting President Han Duck-soo pledged full deployment of firefighting helicopters and ground crews, vowing to bring the fires under control.
The government has designated the impacted areas as special disaster zones, enabling emergency funding and faster relief efforts as the crisis continues.
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Four U.S. soldiers are missing near Lithuania’s border with Belarus, prompting an ongoing recovery operation after their vehicle was found submerged in water.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, aiming to revive U.S. auto manufacturing and add jobs, despite uncertainty over its cross-border impact.
Niger’s military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani has been sworn in as transitional president under a new charter that replaces the constitution.
Brazil’s top court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro must face trial for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2022 election.
The Atlantic has published the full Signal chat between top U.S. security officials after a journalist was mistakenly included in the group.
Four U.S. soldiers are missing near Lithuania’s border with Belarus, prompting an ongoing recovery operation after their vehicle was found submerged in water.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, aiming to revive U.S. auto manufacturing and add jobs, despite uncertainty over its cross-border impact.
Niger’s military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani has been sworn in as transitional president under a new charter that replaces the constitution.
Brazil’s top court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro must face trial for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2022 election.
The Atlantic has published the full Signal chat between top U.S. security officials after a journalist was mistakenly included in the group.
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