Officials in the South Korean city of Andong have alerted residents to evacuate to safe areas as firefighters struggled to contain wildfires that ravaged the country’s southern regions since last week,

Wildfires expanded in South Korea's southeast region on Tuesday, threatening a world heritage site and forcing thousands more residents to evacuate their homes. With a population of 150,000 people, the city of Andong,

Wildfires Burn Across South Korea’s Southeast. Wildfires Burn Across South Korea’s Southeast. By Shawn Paik • March 24, 2025