South Korean Floods carry A New Threat -- Foreign Policy
A deep freight train rumble struck South Korea's capital as a series of landslides engulfed entire villages. Screams resounded from buildings as they were dragged down mud rivers. Drivers scrambled to their car roofs as entire portions of the highway were swept away.
Relentless rains have crippled the region, with some reports placing the death toll at 67. Thousands of police officers, firefighters and soldiers are scrambling to aid victims and search for potential survivors. But in some areas, rescue missions have been stalled due to another potential disaster: landmines.
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More News On Why The Flood Season in South Korea Is Dangerous
People and Explosives Missing After South Korea Deluge -- New York Times
Landmine fears in South Korea mudslides -- RFI
53 people dead or missing after heaviest rains in a century lash South Korea causing floods and landslides -- Daily Mail
South Korea storm toll rises -- L.A. Times
South Korea mobilizes to cope with flooding, landslides -- Christian Science Monitor
Severe flooding kills 77 in South Korea -- ITN
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