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South Korea: Typhoon Jongdari Brings Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds 3

Typhoon Jongdari brought heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds to parts of South Korea on Tuesday, August 20, as it continued to move northward.

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South Korea: Typhoon Jongdari Brings Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds 2

Typhoon Jongdari brought heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds to parts of South Korea on Tuesday, August 20, as it continued to move northward.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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17 Chinese nationals feared dead in Hwaseong battery plant fire: official

STORY: 17 Chinese nationals feared dead in Hwaseong battery plant fire: official SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: HWASEONG, South Korea CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the battery plant after fire 2. various of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visiting the fire accident site 3. various of the battery plant after fire STORYLINE: South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. South Korean officials said the accident has killed 22 people, 17 of them presumably to be Chinese national

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT FIRE

(240625) -- HWASEONG, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming (3rd L) learns about the rescue work at a command center at the site of a battery plant fire in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lu Rui)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT FIRE

(240625) -- HWASEONG, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming (1st R) learns about the accident at the site of a battery plant fire in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lu Rui)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT FIRE

(240625) -- HWASEONG, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming (1st R) learns about the accident at the site of a battery plant fire in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. (Xinhua/Lu Rui)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT FIRE

(240625) -- HWASEONG, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming (3rd L) learns about the rescue work at a command center at the site of a battery plant fire in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. (Xinhua/Lu Rui)

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m.local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescue vehicles head to the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lithium Battery Plant Fire In South Korea Kills At Least 22

Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (C) inspects the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (C) inspects the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Several Chinese nationals died in South Korea's battery plant fire Monday, but the death toll had yet to be confirmed, according to the Chinese embassy in South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured after the fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescue vehicles head to the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m.local time (0131 GMT). (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m.local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescue vehicles head to the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SpotNews)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-BATTERY PLANT-FIRE

(240624) -- HWASEONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers introduce the rescue work at the battery plant fire site in Hwaseong, South Korea, June 24, 2024. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured in South Korea's battery plant fire on Monday, according to the fire authorities. The fire broke out at a primary battery plant in Hwaseong, around 45 km south of the capital Seoul, at about 10:31 a.m. local time (0131 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Takuma Arano scores his side's third goal during the second half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan crush Palestine in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japanese striker Musashi Suzuki (L) scores during the second half of a match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Musashi Suzuki (L) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the first half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Wataru Endo (3) scores the opening goal during the first half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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East Asian Cup soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan forward Yuya Osako scores his second and the team's third goal during the second half of an East Asian Cup soccer match against Australia in Hwaseong, South Korea, on July 25, 2013. Japan won 3-2.

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Heavy snow hits S.Korea's central regions

STORY: Heavy snow hits S.Korea's central regions DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in heavy snow in Seoul STORYLINE: Heavy snow hit South Korea's central regions on Thursday as heavy snow advisories were issued for the regions. As of 1:00 p.m. local time (0400 GMT), 2 to 3 cm of snow per hour was falling in the western parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Dangjin, about 80 km south of Seoul, saw 6 cm of snowfall, while Hwaseong in Gyeonggi province surrounding the capital city met 3.9 cm of snowfall. Seoul received 1.1 cm of snow, and 3.8 cm of snow fell in Yanggu of the eastern Gangwon province. Heavy snow advisories were issued for the metropolitan area and parts of Gangwon, South Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang provinces. Snow was forecast to stop falling in the greater Seoul area late in the afternoon and in most regions of the country at nigh

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-FOOTBALL-U23 FRIENDLY MATCH-SOUTH KOREA VS UZBEKISTAN

(220926) -- HWASEONG, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An Jae-jun (L) of South Korea vies for the ball against Dostonbek Tursunov of Uzbekistan during a U23 international friendly match in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2022. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-FOOTBALL-U23 FRIENDLY MATCH-SOUTH KOREA VS UZBEKISTAN

(220926) -- HWASEONG, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ulugbek Khoshimov (C) of Uzbekistan breaks through during a U23 international friendly match against South Korea in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2022. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-HWASEONG-FOOTBALL-U23 FRIENDLY MATCH-SOUTH KOREA VS UZBEKISTAN

(220926) -- HWASEONG, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Abdurauf Buriev (R) of Uzbekistan vies for the ball during a U23 international friendly match against South Korea in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2022. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)