
Typhoon kills one, leaves several missing in South Korea
Busan, South Korea (AFP) Sept 6, 2022 - Typhoon Hinnamnor killed one person and left nine missing on Tuesday, before heading back to sea with few reports of major property damage.
Jun 26, 2026
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Busan, South Korea (AFP) Sept 6, 2022 - Typhoon Hinnamnor killed one person and left nine missing on Tuesday, before heading back to sea with few reports of major property damage.
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