South Korea battered by record rainfall; 2 dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

SeoUL – Two people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rains on July 17, the safety ministry said. As at 11am local time (10am Singapore time), some parts of the South Chungcheong region to …

‘My car’s being swept away’: South Korea flood victim calls wife

A road in a village in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, is seen submerged by heavy rain on Thursday. (Yonhap) SEOUL — A man in his 50s was found dead Thursday morning inside a submerged vehicle in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, hours after he …

Torrential rain pounds Korea for 4th day; over 7,000 seek temporary shelters

Heavy rain continued to pound Korea for the fourth straight day Saturday, leaving at least four people dead and forcing more than 7,000 people to evacuate their homes. Authorities warned that up to 250 millimeters of additional rainfall could fall within …

3 Dead, More than 1,000 Evacuated in South Korea Floods

At least three people were killed and more than 1,000 evacuated Thursday after South Korea was hit by torrential rains, an official said, with one region pummeled by the most rainfall per hour since full records began. "As of 4pm local time at least …

“Queen of kpop” — Fans proud as BLACKPINK’s Rosé gets named South Korea’s #1 global "export" artist

BLACKPINK's Rosé has been ranked South Korea’s top global "export" act, based on fresh data from Luminate. The update surfaced on July 16, 2025, via the X account @TheePopCore. Her solo music has the highest overseas streaming numbers among …

South Korea lashed by heavy rain, two dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

Lacrosse roots run deep in Haudenosaunee Nationals team heading to South Korea

In some communities lacrosse sticks are placed next to newborn babies by fathers who learned the game from their fathers, to pass on the tradition; players on this year's Haudenosaunee Nationals team are no exception. Ranked third in the world, the …

South Korea’s New Naval Base Throws a Jab, But Should Train for a Haymaker

In February, South Korea’s navy took a significant step, inaugurating a task fleet command at its Jeju naval base. This development, though years in the making, didn’t go unnoticed by domestic and foreign media, and it certainly caught the attention of the …

S. Korea Reports Four Fatalities as Floods Persist

(MENAFN) The death toll from catastrophic flooding in South Korea has risen to four, following two additional fatalities as intense rainfall continues to wreak havoc. One person remains missing after being swept away by a river, as authorities rush to …

[Guest essay] Now’s time for South Korea to take charge of security on Korean Peninsula

The Trump administration’s attempts to overhaul the US-Korea alliance demand a rational, pragmatic, and judicious response US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the NATO summit in The Hague on …