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 August 23, 2020: Typhoon Bavi has developed near Taiwan over waters some 200 kilometers south-southeast of Taipei and is predicted to pass South Korea this week. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Typhoon Bavi is forecast to reach Jeju Island on Wednesday, making landfall near Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, at around 3 a.m. Typhoon Bavi is expected to gradually weaken after passing through the northeast of Pyongyang on Friday afternoon.

October 27, 2019: Magnitude 3.4 light earthquake has been recorded in South Korea at 03:37 pm today, Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported. The earthquake occurred in Changnyeong county in South Gyeongsang Province. The epicenter was located at 10 km depth. The tremor was felt as far as Busan, Ulsan and Daegu. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 27, 2019

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has been recorded today in South Korea with epicenter located 52 km off the southeastern port city of Ulsan at 8:33 p.m, Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported. Tremor was well felt in Hokō, Pusan, Taegu and Waegwan area of South Korea. An apartment in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, was evacuated due to the earthquake, The Korea Times reported. The Ministry of Public Safety and Security confirmed no causalities or damage from earthquake in Ulsan, South Korea today.

At least 52 fishermen have gone missing after a South Korean vessel sank in the stormy Bering Sea. The Oryong 501 vessel owned by the South Korean fisheries firm Sajo Industries was carrying 35 Indonesians, 13 Philippine nationals, 11 South Koreans and one Russian inspector.

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Typhoon Nakri in South Korea has claimed lives of at least 10 people and injured 2 others, Korea Herald reported quoting Central Disaster Management Agency. Fatalities are from South Jeolla Province and North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea.

Bad weather in Japan's Central Alps has claimed lives of three South Korean climbers and left another missing. The bodies of climbers were found on routes between Mt Hoken and Mt Hinokio today. Climbers were members of a group of South Korean club. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 30, 2013

Flooding in South Korea has claimed lives of at least four people. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and mudslides in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province of South Korea. Eight primary and secondary schools in Gyeonggi Province have been closed due to the overflowing Gonjiam Stream, Chosun Ilbo reported. Flood waters also swept away over 40 vehicles in a parking lot in the Tan Stream. In neighbouring North Korea, floods have left 8 dead or missing. According to the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea flood has caused huge flood damage in central part of the country leading to five deaths and three missing. The South Korean Red Cross has also provided US$ 100,000 flood aid to the North Korea flood victims. The 2011 South Korea flood had claimed lives of at least 69 people. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 22, 2013

Moderate earthquake with magnitude 4.8 hit along the coast of North and South Korea (Yellow Sea) today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 76km WSW of Ongjin. It was 8.4 miles deep. Tremor was felt as far as Seoul, South Korea. Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. Magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit South Korea in April 2013. Report by National Emergency management Agency has shown that if an earthquake with the magnitude of 7 occurs in South Korea, it could kill more than 50,000 and injure more than 620,000 people! 22:02 UTC (local time 2013-05-18 06:02 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 76 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea 82 km SSW of Changyon, North Korea 97 km WSW of Pyoksong-up, North Korea 109 km WSW of Haeju, North Korea 186 km SSW of Pyongyang, North Korea Original post: Natural Disasters List May 17, 2013

M 2.7 weak earthquake hits South Korea today, The Korea Meteorological Administration mentions on its Website. Earthquake in South Korea today occurred at 3:39 a.m. According to the South Korea News, the quake's epicenter was located 42 kilometers off the coast of Geomun Island in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province. Related post: South Korean natural disasters Serious earthquakes are rare in South Korea. Source: The Korea Meteorological Administration Korea is known as the earthquake free country and has countable quakes listed in South Korea earthquake history. Report by National Emergency management Agency has shown that if an earthquake in South Korea with the magnitude of 7 occurs, it could kill more than 50,000 and injure more than 620,000 people! Korean Peninsula is geologically stable and there are no active volcanoes and there have been no strong earthquakes. Looking earthquake trends, earthquake in Korean Peninsula with magnitude 3 or greater than three occurs

This list contains all major natural disasters in South Korea in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in South Korea July 2013 July 30: 3 South Korean dead in bad weather in Japan's Central Alps Bad weather in Japan's Central Alps has claimed lives of three South Korean climbers and left another missing. May 2013 May 17: Earthquake felt in Seoul, South Korea Moderate earthquake with magnitude 4.8 hit along the coast of North and South Korea (Yellow Sea). April 2013 April 28: Earthquake in South Korea today M 2.7 weak earthquake hits South Korea today. March 2013 March 10: Forest fire in South Korea Forest fire in Pohang, South Korea has killed one and injured 14 others.

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Recent Natural Disasters In South Korea   한국의 최근의 자연 재해 This list contains all major natural disasters in South Korea with detail report.  이 목록은 세부 보고서와 함께 한국의 모든 주요 자연 재해를 포함합니다. The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. 가장 최근의 자연 재해는 목록의 맨 위에 있습니다. If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. 주제 : 지진, 홍수, 화산 폭발, 토네이도, 해일, 산불, 가뭄, 헤일 스톰, 열 파, 태풍, 전염병, 기근, 라하르, 이류, 태양 플레어 및 기타 재해. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in this blog. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Follow Disaster Report @ facebook ( Disaster Report ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report ) Natural Disasters in South Korea 2014 Natural Disasters in South Korea 2013

Forest fire in South Korea has killed one and injured 14 others. Natural disaster occurred in Pohang region of South Korea.  Forest fire in Pohang has killed one Korean and injured 14 others. Fire destroyed about 53 houses. Fire has burned five hectares of residential areas. More than 2,000 firefighters, soldiers and rescue employees are struggling to control the blaze. Following National Rescue Services, fire displaced more than a hundred people. Another forest fire in Ulsan, southeast of Seoul has injured three people. Gangwon Wildfire in South Korea in 2000 made more than 850 people homeless. Photo: Forest fire in Pohang, South Korea; Yonhap News Agency. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 10, 2013 Are you from this area? Or are you familiar with this natural disaster ? Kindly write your experience in a few sentence in the comment box below.