So far, over 33,000 people have been displaced across the province, and nearly 2,500 homes have been damaged. Rescue efforts continue, and South Koreans are hopeful that the wildfires will soon be under control.
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South Korea: Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after constitutional court ruling
Han, a career diplomat who was appointed by Yoon, had attempted to reassure diplomatic partners and stabilize markets, when he served as acting president. A major trigger for the opposition’s push for his impeachment was Han’s refusal to fill three vacancies on the nine-member Constitutional Court bench.
South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop 8 bombs on civilian area during joint drill with US military
The MK-82 bombs released by the KF-16 fighter jets fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damage, the air force said in a statement. The accident happened in Pocheon, a city close to the heavily armed border with North Korea.
South Korea bans downloading DeepSeek’s AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns
South Korea bans downloading DeepSeek’s AI-powered chatbot
South Korea: Impeached President Yoon arrested over failed attempt to impose martial law
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol detained
South Korea: First hearing of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial ends in minutes
Formal hearing of impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol begins
South Korean scientists find way to change cancerous cell back to normal without side effects
South Korean scientists find way to change cancerous cell back to normal without side effects
South Korean martial law: Court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
Court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over SOuth Korean martial law
Fiery South Korean plane crash kills 179; passengers narrowly escape aviation disasters in Canada, Norway
Three major flight crashes reported across the globe over the weekend
South Korean Parliament votes to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo
South Korean Parliament votes to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo