South Korea flood death toll rises to 18 as southern regions battered by record rain - More than 14,000 people have evacuated and damage has been reported in 15 cities and provinces

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Monday expressed condolences to the victims of recent heavy rains in South Korea, the Japanese Embassy in Seoul said. Iwaya sent a condolence message to Foreign Minister Cho Hyun after heavy rains and landslides ravaged the country last week,

Catholic dioceses in South Korea have started restoration work following damage to Churches and Church-run institutions by flooding that killed at least 17 people across the country. Recording-breaking heavy rain from July 16-20 hit southern and central parts of the country, triggering flooding and landslides.

Korea is facing extreme heat and heavy rainfall, raising concerns about climate change's impact on weather patterns.

A retaining wall alongside a road in the city of Osan collapsed amid heavy rain Wednesday, crushing two vehicles, authorities said. The 10-meter-high retaining