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South Korea landslide kills 1 amid heavy rainfall; Philippines floods
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One person died and three were injured in a landslide in Geoje, South Korea, triggered by heavy rainfall. Separately, 31 Chinese nationals were apprehended by the South Korean Coast Guard for illegal entry into the country over an eight-year period, many of whom had previously worked in South Korea and were deported. In the Philippines, monsoon rains caused widespread flooding, disrupting traffic and leading to the suspension of government work and classes.
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oneperson killed in South Korea landslide
threepeople injured in South Korea landslide
31Chinese nationals apprehended for illegal entry
eight-yearperiod of illegal entries into South Korea
Who's Involved
South Korean Coast Guard
reported apprehension of 31 Chinese nationals
Chinese nationals
apprehended for illegal entry into South Korea
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Key facts
One person died in a landslide in Geoje, South Korea.
Three people were injured in the Geoje landslide.
Heavy rainfall caused the landslide in Geoje.
31 Chinese nationals were apprehended for illegal entry into South Korea.
The illegal entries occurred via the west coast in Taean.
The apprehensions spanned an eight-year period.
Many apprehended Chinese nationals had previously worked in South Korea.
Those apprehended were deported for illegal stays.
Monsoon rains caused flooding in the Philippines.
Flooding in the Philippines disrupted traffic.
Government work and classes were suspended in the Philippines due to flooding.
Torrential rains in southern South Korea resulted in a deadly landslide in Geoje, claiming one life and leaving three individuals injured. The heavy rainfall also contributed to widespread flooding in the Philippines, inundating streets and causing significant disruptions to traffic. In response to the flooding in the Philippines, government work and classes were suspended. Separately, the South Korean Coast Guard apprehended 31 Chinese nationals for illegally entering the country. These individuals entered via the west coast in Taean over an eight-year span. A significant number of those apprehended had prior work experience in South Korea before being deported for overstaying their visas. The apprehensions highlight ongoing issues with illegal immigration into South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
The landslide occurred in Geoje, a city in South Gyeongsang Province.
More than 800 mm of rain has fallen in Geoje from Saturday to Monday morning.
The landslide killed one resident and injured three others, and also struck an apartment building.
Heavy monsoon rains flooded streets, snarled traffic, and led to the suspension of government work and classes.
What Happens Next
01Authorities will continue rescue efforts for stranded residents in South Korea.
02Further rainfall is forecasted for the affected regions in South Korea.
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