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South Korea Wildfires Deathtoll

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows a residential house destroyed by fire in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Gyeongsang, South Korea on March 28, 2025. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea Wildfires Deathtoll

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows a residential house destroyed by fire in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Gyeongsang, South Korea on March 28, 2025. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in S. Korea

A firefighter sprays water in a mountainous area in Andong on March 27, 2025, to extinguish a wildfire in southeastern South Korea.

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Wildfire in S. Korea

A helicopter retrieves water from a reservoir in Andong on March 27, 2025, to extinguish a wildfire burning in southeastern South Korea.

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Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows a residential house destroyed by fire in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows a residential house destroyed by fire in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows a residential house destroyed by fire in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 6

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Threatens Andong National University

This video shows a wildfire in Andong City seen from the gym of Andong National University on March 25. The fire broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, and then spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. The fire has reportedly killed more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 2

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 4

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 3

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 5

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea: Deadly Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in Southeast

A wildfire began in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 22. By March 26, the fire had spread eastward to Cheongsong, Yeongyang, and Yeongdeok, burning more than 17,000 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in South Korean history. As of March 26, it was reported that 24 people had died, and approximately 27,000 residents had been evacuated.

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South Korea: Raging Wildfire Threatens UNESCO Site in Andong 2

Since last Friday, March 21, wildfires have been raging in South Korea's southeastern regions, claiming 16 lives at the time of writing. On Tuesday, March 25, evacuation orders were issued for residents in Andong city, as a fire that broke out in nearby Uiseong continued to spread due to winds and dry conditions. The fire is threatening Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic settlements.

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South Korea: Raging Wildfire Threatens UNESCO Site in Andong

Since last Friday, March 21, wildfires have been raging in South Korea's southeastern regions, claiming 16 lives at the time of writing. On Tuesday, March 25, evacuation orders were issued for residents in Andong city, as a fire that broke out in nearby Uiseong continued to spread due to winds and dry conditions. The fire is threatening Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic settlements.

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Glowing green: China progressing in ecological conservation

STORY: Glowing green: China progressing in ecological conservation DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dianchi Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUNLI, Head of women's volunteer sanitation team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI YUNLI, Head of women's volunteer sanitation team 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI YUNLI, Head of women's volunteer sanitation team 5. various of Xixi National Wetland Park 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, Engineer, Xixi National Wetland Park 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIU XIANG, Staffer, Xixi National Wetland Park 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WU KEXIN, Elementary school student in Hangzhou 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): YE YANGYI, Elementary school student in Hangzhou 10. various of Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): WANG ANDONG, Senior Engineer, Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, Shandong Province 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): WANG ANDONG, Senior Engineer, Yellow River Delta National Nature

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Noh performed for 1st time in S. Korea

ANDONG, South Korea - ''Noh,'' a kind of classical Japanese theater, is performed for the first time in South Korea on Sept. 26. The performance, held in Andong City, North Kyongsang Province, was part of recent government moves to open the country to Japanese culture. Some 500 local residents and tourists attended the performance, which was organized by a Japan-based civic group to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between the two countries.

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2022 shows autumn leaves in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of autumn leaves in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the autumn view in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the autumn view in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist hikes in a mountain in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the autumn view in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the autumn view in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-ANDONG-AUTUMN SCENERY

(221028) -- ANDONG, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the autumn view in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-FRISBEE-NATIONAL LEAGUE (CN)

(220806) -- XI'AN, Aug. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wei Andong (C) of Xi'an Physical Education University V7 team competes during a match of China's National Ultimate Frisbee League against Xi'an Terra-Cotta Warriors-RJM team in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Aug. 6, 2022. China's first National Ultimate Frisbee League kicked off in Xi'an on Saturday, attracting some 400 players to participate in. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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S. Korea village keeps heritage alive, key to better Japan ties

Photo taken April 20, 2016, shows a part of Andong Hahoe folk village in Andong City, South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea village keeps heritage alive, key to better Japan ties

A guide explains to members of the Journalist Forum for World Peace about Andong Hahoe folk village. Photo was taken April 20, 2016, at Andong City, South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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With Japanese help, pottery makers thrive again in Cambodia

ANDONG RUSSEY, Cambodia - Japanese Iwami Shinsuke tells Cambodian ceramic makers how to make better products in Andong Russey Village in Cambodia on March 8, 2010. (Kyodo)

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With Japanese help, pottery makers thrive again in Cambodia

ANDONG RUSSEY, Cambodia - A villager from Andong Russey takes ceramic products out of a kiln on March 8, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Noh performed for 1st time in S. Korea

ANDONG, South Korea - ''Noh,'' a kind of classical Japanese theater, is performed for the first time in South Korea on Sept. 26. The performance, held in Andong City, North Kyongsang Province, was part of recent government moves to open the country to Japanese culture. Some 500 local residents and tourists attended the performance, which was organized by a Japan-based civic group to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between the two countries.