Today's Major News

1. Damage Scale 'Snowballs'... Death and Missing Toll Exceeds 1,800

The death toll from the massive floods in Nepal has risen to 362, with the number of missing persons also surpassing 1,400.

2. Rapid Response Team Arrives Locally... 9 South Koreans Still Missing

While nine South Korean employees who were isolated at a Nepal hydroelectric power plant construction site have moved to a safe location, another nine missing workers remain out of contact. The government's rapid response team arrived at the site early this morning (August 28) to locate and rescue them.

3. No 'Call Records' Found... Funeral for Mr. Chang Held Today

Although Inspector Bu of the Jeju Western Police Station, who brought a false conclusion to the Jeju missing person case, maintains his statement that he directly talked with the missing person, Mr. Chang, police investigations have found no such records. The funeral service for Mr. Chang will be held this morning.

4. Oil Product Carrier Fire... 2 Dead, 16 Rescued

A fire broke out on an oil product carrier off the waters of Jawol Island, Incheon, leaving two crew members dead and 16 rescued. The Coast Guard and firefighting authorities are conducting firefighting operations, but the flames are not easily being brought under control.
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