Typhoon Pulasan, the 14th typhoon of the season, is expected to bring heavy rainfall of up to 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) and typhoon-level winds across the country through the weekend.
Typhoon Jongdari weakened to a tropical depression earlier than expected, but still left a trail of damage along its path.
Korea was bracing for strong winds and heavy rainfall, with Typhoon Jongdari on track to become the first typhoon to make landfall on the peninsula.
Typhoon Jongdari, after a shift in its projected trajectory, could make landfall on Korea's southwest coast early Wednesday, the country's state weather agency said.
Typhoon Jongdari formed near Japan's Okinawa early Monday morning and is expected to bring rain to the Korean Peninsula through Tuesday, Korea’s state weather agency said.
The 12-day long celebration of the World Scouting Movement in August turned into a nightmare after poor planning left the Jamboree campsite a baking, puddle-ridden field wholly unsuited for hosting 43,000 scouts and volunteers from 158 countries.
Heavy rains will likely batter the country this week and bring temperatures down by a few degrees, though the weather will remain sweltering hot.
The recent heavy rainfall and heat waves sweeping across Korea have driven up grocery prices, further weighing down household budgets.
Typhoon Khanun left over 360 facilities damaged or flooded as it passed South Korea, according to authorities Friday. Khanun dissipated after reaching near Pyongyang at around 6 a.m. Friday.
At least one person died and another went missing in Daegu on Thursday as Typhoon Khanun slammed Korea, toppling trees and submerging cities and farms along its path.
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