President Choi Sang-mok

South Korea Battles Devastating Wildfires Amid Strong Winds; Four Dead, Thousands Evacuated

The Republic of Korea is battling to contain multiple wildfires raging across the southeastern region Sunday, with strong and dry winds hindering efforts to bring the blaze under control, authorities said. According to Yonhap News Agency, the fire began Friday in Sancheong County, 250 kilometres southeast of Seoul, spreading to...