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Seoul Braces for Typhoon Soulik as the Storm Batters Jeju Island

JEJU ISLAND/SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Typhoon Soulik crashed into South Korea’s southernmost island, Jeju, on Thursday and is forecast to affect the capital city the following morning on its way north, weather authorities said. The powerful tropical storm was heading north at a speed of 23 km per hour through seas about 90 [...]

Meteorologists Warn of Heavy Damage from Approaching Typhoon

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Meteorologists warned Monday that the approaching Typhoon Soulik is expected to cause enormous damage across the Korean Peninsula later this week, urging the nation to thoroughly prepare for heavy rainfall and powerful winds and waves. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Typhoon Soulik, classified as strong medium-sized, is [...]