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Debris Flow Twice as Destructive as Water Worsened Nepal Flood Damage The recent catastrophic flood struck with a mixture of soil, rocks, and even chunks of ice. SBS Aug 29, 2026 7:13 AM

"Judged to be Far Away and Have Little Impact," But Predictions Missed the Mark The developer of the hydroelectric power plant in Nepal struck by a massive flood had assessed that a glacial lake posed little risk because it was relatively far away. SBS Aug 29, 2026 7:10 AM

"Muddy Water Surged Four Stories High… We Ran for Our Lives"   As search operations continue across the affected areas, some individuals have been rescued by the skin of their teeth. SBS Aug 29, 2026 7:05 AM

"Thought a Bomb Went Off"... Fire at Tire Material Plant Leaves 5 Casualties Yesterday , a fire broke out at a tire material plant in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, leaving three people dead and two others injured. SBS Aug 29, 2026 6:37 AM

"Claim of Phone Call Was a Lie"... Officer Admits Part to 'False Closure' The police officer who was arrested for falsely closing the Jeju missing person case has admitted that his claim of having spoken on the phone with the missing person was a lie. SBS Aug 29, 2026 6:32 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News 1. Nighttime Flood Overflow Warning Issued..584 Dead and 2,500 Missing Additional flood overflow warnings were issued overnight in regions bordering Nepal and China, prompting residents to urgently evacuate. SBS Aug 29, 2026 6:20 AM

Slow Rescue Operations Raise Alarm Over Body Storage Crisis Search operations for the missing continue on the ground, but they are facing difficulties amid the risk of additional accidents and adverse weather conditions. SBS Aug 29, 2026 6:18 AM

Additional Flooding Warnings Issued at Night... Death Toll Reaches 584, with 2,500 Missing Additional flooding risk warnings were issued overnight in the areas bordering Nepal and China, where a catastrophic flood disaster has occurred. SBS Aug 29, 2026 6:15 AM

Parking Blockades Face Fines Up to 5 Million Won and Towing Sanctions against so-called "blocking" parking, which involves obstructing apartment parking lot entrances, have been tightened starting today . SBS Aug 29, 2026 12:55 AM

"Thought a Bomb Went Off"... Fire at Tire Material Plant Leaves 5 Dead or Injured A massive fire accompanied by an explosion broke out at a tire material plant in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, leaving three people dead and two others injured. SBS Aug 29, 2026 12:32 AM