South Korea’s worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

Police book man suspected of starting worst-ever wildfires

SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- Police authorities said Sunday they have booked a man suspecte...

South Korea's 'heartbreaking' wildfires expose superaged society

The inferno has also laid bare South Korea's demographic crisis and regional disparities.

Pope Francis prays for South Korea victims of deadly wildfires

(OSV News) — Pope Francis offered prayers and expressed deep concern over the deadly wildfires in South Korea, which have claimed at least 28 lives and caused widespread damage. The fire continues to spread uncontrollably across several regions.  A Catholic diocese in the country has also appealed for prayer and financial support for victims of the nation’s deadliest wildfire to date. The wildfire started on March 22 in Uiseong in the country’s …

In South Korea, according to the last assessment on Saturday, March 29, 30 people died in the most destructive fires in the country's history. More than 48,000 hectares went in smoke. In the capital of a province south-east of Seoul, in Andong, the flames even resumed on Saturday morning. Tens of thousands of displaced people fled their village.

Wildfires and ageing society make for deadly mix in S. Korea

While final breakdown of ages has yet to be tallied, authorities say most of the 28 people killed were older people, who make up an above-average proportion of people living in rural areas and among the seasonal firefighting force. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

South Korea fire death toll rises to 30

SEOUL — The death toll from the worst wildfires in South Korea’s history rose to at least 30, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said, as the government stepped up relief efforts and emergency services battled to extinguish the remaining blazes and prevent embers re-sparking.