South Korea's president vowed Monday to 'completely overhaul' the country's approach to extreme weather from climate change after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides.
during monsoon rains. Rescue workers waded through thick mud as they drained a flooded underpass in central Cheongju, searching for more victims after vehicles were trapped in the tunnel by flash floods, the interior ministry said, with nine people still missing nationwide.
Rescue workers take part in a search and rescue operation inside an underpass that was submerged by a flooded river caused by torrential rain in Cheongju, South Korea, July 17, 2023.South Korea will"mobilize all available resources" including the military and police to help with rescue efforts, he said.
Dressed in a green jacket, often donned by top officials during public emergencies, Yoon was briefed by officials as he walked past piles of fallen trees and relief workers shoveling mud. At least 13 people were killed and rescue workers have warned the toll could rise as they search the area.
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