South Korea battles nation’s largest-ever wildfires

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48:35

A view of a wildfire burning in the mountain in Cheongsong, South Korea, March 27. 2025.

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South Korea is fighting the largest forest fires in the country’s history. Emergency crews and volunteers in the dry and windy southeast region are working to put out the flames and help evacuate residents. Also, forecasts for international tourism show that numbers are down sharply for travel to the US amid souring international opinions and ramped-up immigration enforcement. And, the UK climate activist group Just Stop Oil says it’s ceasing its disruptive protests. Plus, singer and storyteller Kaito Winse of Burkina Faso releases a new EP, “Reele Bombou.”

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South Korea battles largest fires in the country’s history
4:14
International travelers are avoiding the US
4:55
Bukele’s obsession with comparing El Salvador to Mexico
4:25
Palestine’s permanent observer to UN believes forgiveness is possible
8:05
Canada’s JUNO Awards to name first-ever winner of South Asian Music Recording of the Year
6:46
Climate activist group Just Stop Oil ceases disruptive protests
4:24
Ukrainian scouting sees record enrollment during wartime
Special Coverage
6:14
France’s #MeToo moment arrives with raft of sex abuse trials shocking the country
5:17
A modern griot shares ancient wisdom
2:30