Torrential rain in South Korea leaves dozens dead

At least 24 people have died in South Korea on Saturday as a result of days of torrential rains. Officials said 10 others remain missing, and thousands across the country have been forced to evacuate due to flooding and mudslides.

Over the last three days, heavy rainfall has submerged counties across the country. More than 6,400 residents in the central county of Goesan were ordered to evacuate early Saturday as the Goesan Dam began overflowing from the downpour and submerging low-lying villages nearby.

All regular train service nationwide was suspended as of 2 pm local time, although KTX bullet trains remained operational with potential schedule adjustments.