Daegu, Gangwon wildfires reignite, firefighters dispatched to contain blazes

Wildfires in Daegu and Inje, Gangwon, that were previously extinguished have reignited, prompting forest authorities to dispatch aircraft and personnel to contain the blazes.

2025-04-30

Wildfire on Daegu's Mount Hamji tears through 140 acres

A wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu prompted a national emergency response, involving 19 helicopters and 165 personnel, with more than 1,200 residents evacuated and no reported casualties.

2025-04-28

Record-setting damages, recovery costs expected from North Gyeongsang wildfires

The massive wildfire that swept across five cities and counties in North Gyeongsang — Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok — for a week from March 22 is expected to result in record-breaking damages and restoration costs.

2025-04-10

Hadong wildfire extinguished in 24 hours by 753 firefighters, 36 helicopters

A wildfire that broke out in Hadong County, South Gyeongsang, was extinguished after nearly 24 hours on Tuesday. The main blaze in wildfire that broke out on a forested hill in Okjong-myeon, Hadong was brought under control around noon Tuesday.

2025-04-08

Korea's wildfire relief donations climb to 110 billion won, breaks record from 2022

Donations for the recent wildfires that claimed more than 30 lives in the country's southeastern regions have surpassed 110 billion won ($75 million), authorities said Monday.

2025-04-08

Level 2 emergency declared as latest wildfire spreads in Hadong

A wildfire broke out in Okjong-myeon in Hadong, South Gyeongsang on Monday, with a level 2 response being issued the same day. The fire broke out at around 12:05 p.m. on Monday, on a mountain in Okjong-myeon.

2025-04-07

BTS's Jin lends a helping hand to wildfire evacuees

Jin of BTS was spotted volunteering at a wildfire evacuee shelter in Andong, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday, according to reports.

2025-04-04

K-pop agency HYBE donates 1 billion won to restore cultural heritage damaged by wildfires

K-pop powerhouse HYBE has donated 1 billion won ($682,176) to aid in the restoration of cultural heritage damaged or destroyed by Korea's rural wildfires last week, the agency said on Wednesday.

2025-04-02

Dog reunited with elderly owner after escape from North Gyeongsang blaze

A story of resilience and loyalty has emerged from Andong, North Gyeongsang, one of the regions hardest hit by the recent wildfires, where a dog named Daechu returned to his elderly owner after being rescued from the blaze.

2025-03-31

Man booked for pouring engine oil on Mount Taehaeng observation deck

The police said a man turned himself in for pouring used engine oil all over an observation deck on Mount Taehaeng in Hwaseong in what he claimed was a move to discourage hikers from pitching tents.