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'Like The Apocalypse': S. Korea Wildfires Tear Through Mountains

Truck driver Lee Seung-joo was driving through South Korea's Andong mountains when the wildfires hit, engulfing the area in flames and turning it into "a literal hell".

International Business Times

S. Korea Govt Responsible For International Adoption Fraud: Inquiry

A South Korean official enquiry said Wednesday the government was responsible for abuse in international adoptions of local children, including record fabrication and inadequate consent, and recommended an official state apology.

International Business Times

Dozens dead and thousands evacuated in 'unprecedented' South Korea wildfires

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amidst some of the country's worst ever wildfires.

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South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires

Uprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated “treasures.”

The Independent UK

South Korea hit by some of its worst ever wildfires as death toll climbs to 23

Helicopter crashes during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong, one of the areas hardest-hit by the wildfires

Evening Standard

18 dead, thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage South Korea

At least 18 dead and ancient temple destroyed as South Korea hit by worst wildfires in history

The Independent UK

‘Serious violations’ found in South Korean foreign adoptions programme

Multiple violations were unearthed by a commission investigating the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.

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At least 24 dead and ancient temple destroyed as South Korea hit by ‘worst wildfires ever’

More than 27,000 people have been evacuated

The Independent UK

South Korea fires: 18 dead as acting president speaks of ‘unprecedented damage’

A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again

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

South Korea’s truth commission has concluded that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse, driven by efforts to reduce welfare costs and enabled by private agencies that often manipulated children’s backgrounds and origins

The Independent UK

At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea

South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.

Al Jazeera

South Korea Says 18 Dead In Raging Wildfires

At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said Wednesday.

International Business Times

At least 16 dead and 19 injured as wildfires ravage South Korea's southern regions

At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured as wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials say

The Independent UK

Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive

Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.

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Hyundai announces $21 billion investment in the U.S. ahead of Trump’s sweeping tariff threat

It's the largest investment ever in the U.S. for the South Korean conglomerate according to its chairman Euisun Chung.

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These 34 Cute Food Creations By Min Kyungjin Are Almost Too Sweet To Eat

If you’ve seen Min Kyungjin’s food art before, you already know how amazing her creations are. This artist from Korea has a special talent for making food that’s not only delicious but also incredibly cute. The post These 34 Cute Food Creations By Min Kyungjin Are Almost Too Sweet To…

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What is the Unification Church and why did a Japanese court order it dissolved?

A controversial South Korean church with powerful political connections faces dissolution in Japan after a Tokyo court issued an order to revoke its legal status

The Independent UK

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong Hee dies of heart attack

His death comes as South Korean company falls behind rivals in advanced AI chip manufacturing

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South Korea Struggles To Contain Deadly Wildfires

Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks.

The Independent UK

Motorcyclist who disappeared into huge Seoul sinkhole found dead

Officials in South Korea say a motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened on a Seoul street was found dead after around 17 hours

The Independent UK

South Korean firefighters make progress in containing wildfires in southeastern regions

South Korean firefighters appear closer to containing the largest wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions, after the blazes fueled by dry winds burned more than 36,300 acres of land across the country in the past five days

The Independent UK

South Korean family of three goes missing while on trip to Grand Canyon

Family likely drove through snowstorm in which two people died

Al Jazeera

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

Judges overturn Han’s impeachment in latest twist in saga set off by suspended president’s martial law decree.

The Independent UK

South Korean court reinstates prime minister Han Duck Soo as acting president after martial law crisis

Han thanks court for ‘wise’ decision to overturn his impeachment

AAP

Matildas still without Kerr for South Korea friendlies

Despite hopes Sam Kerr would be poised to make her return from injury, the Matildas will again be without the striker for their friendlies against South Korea.

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