New report reveals 1 500 dead or missing in North Korean floods
Floods that struck North Korea on July 27, 2024, have reportedly left around 1 500 people dead or missing, displaced 15 000, and damaged 2 800 ha (7 000 acres) of agricultural land.
Record flooding in Amnok (Yalu) River submerges North Korea-China border
Heavy downpours on July 27, 2024, resulted in record flooding in the Amnok River, stranding more than 5 000 people in North Korea. This river, known as the Yalu River in China, forms part of the border between China and North Korea.
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” hits South Korea, leaving 2 people dead and 10 missing
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” made landfall near the city of Busan, South Korea at 19:50 UTC on September 5 (04:50 LT, September 6), with maximum sustained winds of up to 150 km/h (95 mph), and exited into the Sea of Japan at around 22:10 UTC. At least 2 people have been killed in South Korea and 10 have gone missing.
Extremely heavy rains hit North Korea
Extremely heavy rains hit parts of coastal northeastern North Korea from August 1 to 3, 2021, resulting in widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural fields. According to North Korea's state broadcaster, heavy rains affecting the country's…
North Korea suffered worst natural disasters in Asia in 2019, new report shows
North Korea suffered the worst natural disasters in Asia in 2019, a new report shows. The Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) stated that 4 out of 10 North Koreans were affected by disasters during that year, which was the worst ratio in all of the continent. In…
North Korea calls for prompt recovery after Typhoon “Maysak” leaves a trail of destruction
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un called for prompt efforts to rebuild thousands of houses and structures destroyed during Typhoon "Maysak," which struck the nation's eastern region last week. Almost 60 bridges were washed away, more than 2 000 houses…
Typhoon “Haishen” hits Japan with record gusts, makes landfall in Ulsan, South Korea
Typhoon "Haishen" lashed Japan on September 5 and 6, 2020, before making landfall in Ulsan, South Korea at around 00:00 UTC on Monday, September 7 as a Category 2 hurricane equivalent. At least 3 people have been killed, 1 in Japan and 2 in South Korea….
Typhoon “Maysak” makes landfall near Busan, South Korea
At least one person died and more than 2 000 were displaced as powerful Typhoon "Maysak" hit South Korea, authorities said Thursday, September 3, 2020. The storm packed maximum sustained winds of 170 km/h (105 mph) at the time of landfall, knocking down…
Typhoon “Bavi” makes landfall over North Pyongan Province, North Korea
Typhoon "Bavi" made landfall over the coast of North Pyongan Province in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on August 27, 2020, with maximum sustained winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Bavi is the strongest storm to hit the Korean Peninsula…
Longest monsoon in 33 years batters Korean Peninsula, leaving scores dead and 7 000 homeless
Flooding and landslides due to prolonged monsoon continue to wreak havoc across the Korean Peninsula, prompting almost 7 000 people to evacuate and leaving at least 42 dead or missing in the South as of August 9, 2020. The rainy season has been lashing the country…
