Geoje and parts of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, have been designated as special disaster zones following days of heavy rain, as recovery efforts continue.

Torrential rain over the weekend has caused widespread damage in parts of Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province, leaving areas covered in mud and debris. The downpour resulted in one fatality and significant flooding of roads and buildings.

A recount of the mayoral race in Tongyeong, South Korea, confirmed the victory of the ruling Democratic Party's candidate, Kang Seok-ju, by a narrow margin of 38 votes.

South Korean President Lee has designated the flood-hit cities of Geoje and Tongyeong as special disaster zones. This declaration will provide additional government support and resources for recovery efforts.

Police have released new details and offered a W100 million reward in the search for a suspect accused of killing a woman in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, as the investigation enters its 55th day.

A masked assailant suspected of killing a woman in her 60s in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, two weeks ago remains at large. South Korean police have yet to identify the man involved in the stabbing.

The torrential rain that battered Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province over the past two days was equivalent to what the region would normally receive over an entire summer, weather…

South Korean police have released surveillance footage of a suspect in a murder case in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, as the assailant remains at large over a month after the home invasion and killing.