South Korea is grappling with one of its worst flooding and landslide disasters in recent years. The death toll has risen to 18 as of July 22, 2025, with many more injured, displaced and in urgent need of relief. But what lies behind this unprecedented rainfall?

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South Korea grapples with devastating floods and landslides, againSouth Korea is facing a severe crisis as devastating floods and landslides have claimed 18 lives and displaced thousands. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains, the disaster has submerged homes and crippled infrastructure, particularly in Sancheong. President Lee Jae-myung has vowed to designate the worst-hit areas as special disaster zones, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience and global action.