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A memorial altar for Marine Lance Corporal Chae Su-geun was set up in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday. The Marine died after falling into rapid currents of the Naeseong Stream in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, while searching for people missing from last week's heavy rains. [YONHAP]

Missing marine found dead, anger expressed at safety measures

On Thursday, the Marine Corps launched a probe into the death of the Marine amid public criticisms over poor safety measures for personnel deployed for search and rescue operations.

2023.7.20

A helicopter carrying the body of a Marine lance corporal who went missing on Wednesday morning in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, and was later found dead takes off as his comrades pay their respects. The Marine was in a search operation for heavy rain victims. [YONHAP]

Marine swept away during search for missing rain victims found dead

A Marine lance corporal who was swept away by strong currents on Wednesday morning while searching for people missing from last week’s heavy rains in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, has been found dead.

2023.7.19

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Firefighters and members of the Marine Corps search through a stream in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, on Wednesday after a Marine lance corporal was swept away by strong currents that morning. [YONHAP]

Government designates 13 areas as disaster zones after rains

Thirteen areas were designated as special disaster zones on Wednesday, making them eligible for emergency relief for last week’s heavy downpours.

2023.7.19

Soldiers from the 1st Marine Division engage in restoration efforts in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday following a landslide. [YONHAP]

Yoon demands attitude changes as rain casualties mount

At least three bodies were recovered in Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday in the aftermath of last week’s torrential downpour, while a separate rescue operation in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, concluded with 14 fatalities.

2023.7.18