Archive · 20 Jul 2025
South Korea Flood Death Toll Rises to 17 After Landslide
Heavy rain caused big problems in South Korea.
It led to landslides and floods.
A campsite got hit by a landslide, and people were trapped.
Sadly, some people died, and others are missing.
The rain started in the south and moved north.
The government is working to help, and they're checking how much damage was done.
The weather is expected to change soon, with sunshine coming after the rain.
A landslide struck a campsite in Gapyeong, South Korea.
One death was reported at the campsite, with two family members missing and 24 others stranded.
The nationwide death toll has risen to 17 with 11 people missing.
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered a swift assessment of damage and designation of special disaster zones.
- Who
- People in South Korea.
- What
- Landslides and flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
- When
- The rain began on Wednesday, with the events in Gapyeong occurring on Sunday.
- Where
- Gapyeong, South Korea and across the nation.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall.
- Death Toll
- 17
- Missing
- 11
- People Stranded
- 24
- Location of Landslide
- Gapyeong, South Korea
- Evacuated
- 13,000+
- President's Action
- Ordered damage assessment and disaster zone designation