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South Korea’s wildfires turn temple to ash

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The largest wildfires in South Korea’s history have blazed for seven days, leaving dozens dead and destroying or severely damaging several of the country’s most revered historical sites.
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Kwon rushed home to try to help his family and neighbours.
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At least 28 people have died and more than 45,000 hectares (111,197 acres) of largely forest land in the country's southeast have been charred or are burning, as strong winds have driven blazes from c...
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