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More than 470 homes damaged, 800 people displaced following deadly blaze

More than 470 homes damaged, 800 people displaced following deadly blaze

More than 470 houses were confirmed to have been burned, with more than 800 residents displaced in a devastating forest fire that raged through east coastal regions last week, government data showed Monday, as more damage has been discovered after the blaze was brought under control. The fire, which started Thursday night in the county […]

South Korea: gov’t declares state of disaster for Goseong inferno

South Korea: gov’t declares state of disaster for Goseong inferno

The South Korean government declared a state of national disaster Friday over the massive blaze that has engulfed five cities and counties along the northeastern coast. The announcement came after Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said he had recommended President Moon Jae-in take the measure. “The government will also decide whether to designate the affected areas […]

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