President Lee Jae Myung has declared parts of Geoje and Tongyeong as special disaster zones to facilitate recovery after record-breaking rainfall caused landslides and fatalities in South Gyeongsang Province.
Torrential downpours in southern South Korea have killed one person, injured four others, and forced about 390 people to evacuate after triggering a landslide in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province.
More than 800 millimeters of rain over the weekend triggered a landslide in Geoje, South Korea, killing one resident and flooding roads.
A remark by K-pop idol Wonii from Geoje, using the dialect ending 'no' ('Museopno' - 'It's scary'), has sparked a political debate. Politicians are divided on whether it's an 'Ilbe-style' expression or a normal Gyeongsang dialect, with experts and citizens arguing against labeling regional dialects as hate speech.
A 9-year-old boy from Taiwan with autism spectrum disorder completed the 15km course at the Geoje 100K Trail Running Competition, drawing attention and support from participants. His father expressed gratitude for the memorable experience in Geoje.
