What natural disasters have occurred in south Korea?

* Typhoon Sarah (1959) - The strongest typhoon to hit South Korea in recorded history, with winds of 250 km/h (160 mph). Caused widespread damage and flooding, killing over 1,000 people.

* Typhoon Maemi (2003) - Made landfall in South Korea on September 12 with winds of 165 km/h (103 mph). Caused severe flooding and landslides, killing over 100 people.

* Typhoon Chaba (2016) - Hit South Korea on October 6 with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph). Caused heavy rain and flooding, leaving over 100,000 people homeless.

Earthquakes

* The Gyeongju earthquake (779) - The largest known earthquake in South Korea. It hit Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla Dynasty. The earthquake is believed to have had a magnitude of 8.0 or higher and killed more than 1,000 people.

* The Taean earthquake (2017) - A 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the South Korean city of Taean on November 15, 2017. The earthquake caused widespread damage, with over 200 people injured and 15 dead.

Floods

* The Namhae flood (1984) - The Namhae flood was a major flood triggered by heavy rainfall from a typhoon in 1984 in South Korea. The worst-affected area was Namhae County and its adjacent areas in South Gyeongsang Province. Heavy rains caused severe flooding and landslides, killing more than 200 people.

* The Seoul floods (2010) - The Seoul floods were a series of floods that occurred in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in July 2010. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall from Typhoon Bolaven and resulted in widespread flooding and landslides, killing at least 32 people.

Droughts

* The Great Drought (1592-1593) - The Great Drought was a severe drought that occurred in Korea during the late Joseon Dynasty. The drought lasted for two years and caused widespread crop failures and famine, leading to the death of millions of people.

* The Drought of 2015 - The Drought of 2015 was a severe drought that occurred in South Korea in the summer of 2015. The drought was caused by a combination of factors, including high temperatures, low rainfall, and a lack of snowpack in the winter. The drought caused widespread damage to crops and livestock, and led to water shortages in many parts of the country.