South Korea faces severe wildfires, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying ancient landmarks.

South Korea is battling severe wildfires in its southeast region, leading to the evacuation of thousands, including residents and prisoners. The fires have destroyed ancient landmarks like the thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple and threaten the UNESCO-listed Hahoe Folk Village. At least four people have died, and authorities have declared a state of emergency in four regions, deploying over 3,000 firefighters and dozens of helicopters to combat the blazes fueled by strong winds and dry weather. The affected areas have been designated as "special disaster zones."