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wildfires, South Korea

South Korean wildfires fully contained; police to question man suspected of starting blaze

South Korean firefighters were able to fully contain the wildfires that have ravaged the southeastern part of the country and left 30 dead, officials said, while authorities began a joint investigation into the cause.

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

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 contained. The government's announcement Friday comes after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land since last week.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

Wildfires and Aging Society Make for Deadly Mix in South Korea

A combination of an aging society and a reliance on temporary workers meant older people were disproportionately on the frontlines tackling South Korea's devastating wildfires this week - and paid a disproportionate price.

7hon MSN

Man caring for ancestors’ grave may have ignited huge South Korea wildfire, police say

A South Korean man tending a family grave is suspected of sparking one of the record wildfires that ravaged the southeastern ...

Yonhap News Agency on MSN9h

Defense ministry reaffirms USFK's role in keeping peace on Korean Peninsula

The defense ministry on Monday stressed the role of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) in South Korea remains unchanged, following ...

Anadolu Agency5h

South Korea says US Forces Korea’s role ‘remains unchanged’

Biggest role of USFK is to play its role for peace, stability of Korean Peninsula,' says Seoul's defense ministry ...

Stars and Stripes2d

Army helicopters assist fight against record-breaking wildfires in South Korea

Five U.S. Army helicopters slung with firefighting gear pitched in this week to help curb the worst wildfires in South ...

3don MSN

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South’s assessment

The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea has also been sending more missiles, artillery equipment and ammunition to ...

3don MSNOpinion

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment process exposes dangers to free democracy, rule of law

South Korean President Yoon's declaration of martial law in December was a wake-up call for Korean citizens, especially the ...

ABC News4d

South Korea

The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan. Thousands of South Korean ...

4don MSN

South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s truth commission concluded the government bears responsibility for facilitating a ...

Stars and Stripes3d

Weekly visits by local grocer keeps air base in South Korea in the green

An area grocer sets up shop every Tuesday inside the exchange at Kunsan Air Base where many airmen don’t have driving ...

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