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History of typhoons in Korea

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Published : Sept. 2, 2010 - 17:04

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 Typhoon Kompasu hit the country Thursday, leaving at least two people dead, knocking out power and causing massive traffic disruption.
Typhoon Kompasu wreaks havoc on event canopies set up at Seoul Plaza on Thursday.(Yonhap News) Typhoon Kompasu wreaks havoc on event canopies set up at Seoul Plaza on Thursday.(Yonhap News)

Between September and October, one or two additional typhoons are expected to hit the country, meteorological experts said.
The roof of Incheon Munhak Stadium, damaged by typhoon Kompasu (Yonhap News) The roof of Incheon Munhak Stadium, damaged by typhoon Kompasu (Yonhap News)

Before Kompasu , the typhoon recorded as having caused the most property damage since 1975 was Rusa, which pummeled the country from Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in 2002.
The train platform at Noryangjin Station is empty during the rush hour on Thursday as typhoon Kompasu puts trains out of commission due to power outages. The typhoon stopped the trains on line number one running between Incheon and Seoul Station. (Yonhap News) The train platform at Noryangjin Station is empty during the rush hour on Thursday as typhoon Kompasu puts trains out of commission due to power outages. The typhoon stopped the trains on line number one running between Incheon and Seoul Station. (Yonhap News)

Rusa brought the largest amount of rain since modern meteorological monitoring began in 1904. It caused property damage worth 5.2 trillion won ($4.45 billion).
Citizens in Guro-gu turn to busses for the chaotic morning commute after typhoon Kompasu crippled subway services throughout Seoul on Thursday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald) Citizens in Guro-gu turn to busses for the chaotic morning commute after typhoon Kompasu crippled subway services throughout Seoul on Thursday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)

Typhoon Maemi, which hit the country from Sept. 12-13 in 2003, caused damage worth 4.2 trillion won. Typhoon Olga in 1999 caused damage worth 1.1 trillion won, while Typhoon Selma did 617.4 billion won in damage in 1987.

In terms of the costliest typhoons in the nation’s history, the list continues with Typhoon Zenith in 1995, which left 556 billion won in damage, followed by Yani in 1998 (278 billion won), Prapiroon in 2000 (256 billion won), June in 1984 (254 billion) and Vera in 1986 (252 billion won).
Citizens walk against strong winds caused by typhoon Kompasu near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Thursday. (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald) Citizens walk against strong winds caused by typhoon Kompasu near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on Thursday. (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald)

Typhoon Sara, which hit the country in September 1959, caused the highest death toll, leaving 849 people dead and 2,533 missing.

Typhoon Selma left 345 dead while Typhoon Judy in 1979 resulted in 136 deaths and Maemi in 2003 killed 131. Typhoon Nabi, which landed in September 2005, killed six and caused damage worth 139 billion won.

(sshluck@heraldcorp.com)

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