French priest Christophe Bérard, director MEP in Korea, called Dupont a “brother who shone even brighter by sharing God's love.” In 2019, South Korea, which does not permit dual nationality, made an ...

A massive wildfire that tore through five cities and counties in North Gyeongsang last month devastated lives, property and local economies — none more so than Andong, the hardest-hit city in terms of ...

Retired bishop René Dupont arrived soon after the Korean War and attended to thousands displaced by the conflict ...

BTS' Jin steps up in the wake of Jungkook’s generous donation, volunteering at a wildfire relief shelter in Andong, South Korea.

In March 2025, wildfires swept across South Korea, scorching vast swaths of land and prompting a massive emergency response.

South Korean media reported that BTS member Jin volunteered to help with lunch service volunteer work in Gilan-myeon, Andong City, which was severely damaged by recent wildfires that ...

The growth of extreme wildfire activity is being driven by climate change while resources to fight disasters are being diverted to preparations for war.

A South Korean man is suspected of starting one of the record wildfires in the southeastern part of the country, leaving 30 dead and thousands of structures destroyed.

At least 45 people were injured, including nine seriously. The fires damaged or destroyed more than 6,000 structures, including over 1,000 homes each in the southeastern city of Andong and the nearby ...

Fires were whipped up again early Saturday in Andong, a city in the worst-hit North Gyeongsang province, forcing authorities to deploy eight helicopters to the area, an official from the Korea Forest ...

South Korean authorities have contained the main blazes in the country's largest forest fire on record, a minister said on ...

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.