Three southern regions of the country - Geumsan-gun, Gunsan, Changnyeong - experienced some of the heaviest rains in history. On Wednesday alone, 131.7 mm of precipitation fell in the city of Gunsan in just one hour, which is over 10% of the average annual rainfall in the region.
"Rainfall of this magnitude has been observed once every 200 years," a spokesperson for the meteorological agency of South Korea told the Yonhap news agency.
Heavy rains have caused damage to property, roads and infrastructure. Landslides are threatening in 50 regions, which led to the evacuation of more than 3,500 people from dangerous areas.
Local television shows images of flooded rivers and submerged roads. At least four people have died as a result of the disaster.
The bill received proposals from regions, the Presidential Administration, the Security Council, federal agencies, public organizations, and nearly 1,500 citizen appeals.
The forum, which brought together experts from a wide range of industries, hosted approximately 50 business events across three thematic areas: economics and investment, architecture and integrated territorial development, and tourism and hospitality.
This collaboration reflects a broader shift toward discovery-led destination development, bringing together Klook's data and digital infrastructure with OCTB's on-the-ground expertise to shape how travelers experience Osaka beyond its city center.
France has once again cemented its position as the world’s most visited destination, welcoming 102 million international tourists in 2025 – up from 100 million in 2024 – while posting a sharp 9% jump in tourism revenues.
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