4 die as torrential rains lash South Korea, landslide alerts issued in vulnerable regions

4 die as torrential rains lash South Korea, landslide alerts issued in vulnerable regions

Torrential rains have killed four people in South Korea and led to the evacuation of more than 1,000 people. In the city of Gwangju, some 267 kilometres south of Seoul, 87 roads and 38 buildings were submerged within about two hours after torrential rain warnings were issued.

An aerial view of flooding caused by torrential rain in Yesan, South Korea, July 17, 2025. (Photo: Yonhap via Reuters)