Archive · 24 Jul 2025
South Korea Flood Death Toll Rises to 23 After Landslides
Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in South Korea.
Sadly, 23 people have died.
Rescue teams found more bodies, but some people are still missing.
The government is helping by fixing damaged places and giving aid to those affected.
The President wants to speed up the help and is sending in the army to assist in the recovery efforts.
South Korea's death toll from recent heavy rains and landslides has risen to 23.
Bodies were found in Sancheong and Gapyeong counties, reducing the number of missing to five.
13 deaths occurred in South Gyeongsang Province, with others in Gyeonggi, South Chungcheong, and Gwangju.
Government focuses on recovery, with about half of damaged properties undergoing restoration.
President Lee Jae Myung instructed swift designation of disaster zones for aid and recovery.
- Who
- The Interior Ministry, President Lee Jae Myung, residents, and emergency personnel.
- What
- Heavy rains caused floods and landslides, resulting in casualties and damage.
- When
- The heavy rains occurred between Wednesday and Sunday; the death toll was updated on Thursday.
- Where
- South Korea, particularly in provinces such as South Gyeongsang, Gyeonggi, and South Chungcheong.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides, leading to loss of life and widespread damage.
Government Response
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Aid and Relief
Government Response
Swift designation of disaster zones and provision of support for recovery and victims.
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- Total Deaths
- 23
- Missing
- 5
- Province with most deaths
- South Gyeongsang (13)
- Damaged Property undergoing Restoration
- 50.7%
- People Sheltered
- More than 14,000
- People Yet to Return Home
- 2,549
- Military Personnel Deployed
- Approximately 2,500