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Monsoon Floods in South Korea Kill Four, Displace Over 5,600

Authorities have declared a 'serious' disaster alert following record hourly downpours with up to 300 mm of rain forecast through Saturday.

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This image shows a flooding stream in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, on July 17, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • At least four people have died and two remain missing after three days of torrential monsoon rains in central and southern provinces.
  • More than 5,600 residents from 13 provinces have been evacuated from flooded homes and temporary shelters have been opened.
  • Floodwaters damaged roads, halted train services on seven major lines, suspended two ferry routes and caused widespread power outages.
  • President Lee Jae Myung presided over a disaster response meeting and instructed ministries to mobilize every resource to prevent further damage.
  • The Korea Meteorological Administration recorded hourly rainfall peaks above 114 mm and warned that some areas could see up to 300 mm of additional rain by Saturday.