Key facts
- A landslide occurred in Geoje, South Korea.
- The landslide was triggered by over 800 mm of rain.
- One resident was killed in the landslide.
- Three residents were injured in the landslide.
- Emergency response measures have been activated in Geoje.
- 31 Chinese nationals were apprehended for illegal entry into South Korea.
- The illegal entries occurred via the west coast in Taean.
- The illegal entries took place over an eight-year period.
- Most apprehended Chinese nationals had previously worked in South Korea.
- Most apprehended Chinese nationals were deported for illegal stays.
A landslide in Geoje, South Korea, has resulted in one fatality and three injuries due to intense rainfall. The region experienced over 800 mm of rain, triggering the destructive landslide. Emergency response measures are currently active as the heavy downpours persist. In a separate incident along the west coast in Taean, the South Korean Coast Guard apprehended 31 Chinese nationals for illegally entering the country. These individuals reportedly entered over an eight-year span. A significant number of those apprehended had previously worked in South Korea and were subsequently deported for overstaying their visas. They are now facing apprehension for their illegal re-entry.