Deadly Wildfires Ravage South Korea, 18 Confirmed Dead
Wildfires continue to devastate South Korea’s southeast region, claiming at least 18 lives, injuring 19 others, and forcing the evacuation of over 23,000 people. The crisis, described as unprecedented, has prompted the government to deploy thousands of firefighters, military personnel, and helicopters, including assistance from the US military while acting President Han Duck-soo has acknowledged the severity of the disaster, pledging a thorough review of wildfire response measures once the crisis is under control, while also vowing stricter enforcement against illegal burning to prevent future outbreaks.
