At least 15 people have died as a result of forest fires in the Republic of Korea. This was reported by the Yonhap news agency, citing officials.

According to their information, 12 people in Gyeongsangbuk-do province and 3 more people in Gyeongsangnam-do province became victims of fires.

Earlier it was reported about four dead.

Forest fires in the south-east of the country began on March 21. The Government of the Republic of Korea has declared a disaster regime in three regions - the city of Ulsan, the provinces of Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. More than 3 thousand people were evacuated. Rail and automobile services are limited in the fire-affected areas. The flames also destroyed the ancient Buddhist temple complex of Konusa, individual buildings of which were included in the list of cultural heritage sites at the national level. tass.ru.