The storm swept past South Korea’s southeastern corner, causing at least two deaths, sparking a fire at a steel plant and leaving tens of thousands without power.
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Your Wednesday Briefing: The F.B.I. Searches Donald Trump’s Home
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Record-Setting Rainfall Inundates Seoul, Killing at Least 9
The South Korean capital saw some of its heaviest rainfall in decades. Drivers abandoned cars in the upscale Gangnam district as roads became impassable.
South Korea’s New President Calls for Criminal Investigation of Past Government
Newly released photos of two North Korean men being deported under Moon Jae-in have revived accusations of a potential “crime against humanity.”
Conservative Party Wins Big in South Korean Local Elections
The victory adds to the influence of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took power by a razor-thin margin less than three months ago.
Tattoos, Still Illegal in South Korea, Thrive Underground
Tattoo artists, long treated as criminals for their work, say that it is time to end the stigma against their business.
South Korea Inaugurates Yoon Suk-yeol as President
During his inaugural speech, Yoon Suk-yeol said his country would play a greater role in promoting freedom and human rights around the world.
In South Korea, a Spike in Covid Cases Meets a Collective Shrug
A country that once had one of the world’s most aggressive coronavirus policies is opting to learn to live with the virus, even in the face of a soaring infection rate.
BTS Performs Live in Seoul for First Time in Over 2 Years
The K-pop group returned to the stage in South Korea on Thursday, although fans were not allowed to cheer, scream or sing along because of Covid restrictions.