Sewol Ferry Disaster: Korea's Tragic Loss | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Sewol Ferry Disaster: Korea's Tragic Loss

The sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, off the coast of South Korea, resulted in a significant loss of life, predominantly high school students on a field trip. This... Read more »
South Korea's Natural Disaster Guide & Preparedness | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

South Korea's Natural Disaster Guide & Preparedness

The Korean Peninsula, while boasting modern infrastructure and advanced disaster preparedness systems, remains susceptible to a range of geophysical and hydrometeorological hazards. These include typhoons, heavy rainfall leading to floods and landslides,... Read more »
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Tragedy at Sea: The South Korea Ferry Disaster & Aftermath | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Tragedy at Sea: The South Korea Ferry Disaster & Aftermath

The sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, resulted in a devastating loss of life, primarily affecting students from Danwon High School. Overloaded and improperly handled during a turn, the... Read more »
South Korea Natural Disasters: A Guide | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

South Korea Natural Disasters: A Guide

The Republic of Korea, situated on the Korean Peninsula, experiences a range of geological and meteorological events that pose significant challenges to its population and infrastructure. These include seismic activity like earthquakes,... Read more »