Korean Ancient Village

Wildfires in South Korea have killed 28 people so far and destroyed large parts of Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple complex founded in 681 CE. Approximately 20 out of its 30 structures were completely burned down,

BBC · 4d

Huge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples

The wildfires in South Korea, which started on 21 March and have killed at least 26 people, have since spread to cover more than 36,000 hectares - larger than recent wildfires that have similarly made headlines and sent panic rippling through local communities.

Associated Press News on MSN · 5d

At least 24 dead as wildfires ravage southern South Korea and force thousands to evacuate

The death toll included a pilot who died after a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong, one of the areas hardest-hit.

ARTnews on MSN4d

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Yahoo4d

Race to save lives and ancient artefacts in South Korea as wildfires rage

Firefighters in South Korea are racing to save lives and ancient artefacts from the largest ... damage to two Unesco-listed sites: Hahoe Village and Byeongsan Seowon in Andong City.

SF Weekly3d

South Korea's 'heartbreaking' wildfires expose super-aged society

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