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Safety of all 56 S. Koreans confirmed in typhoon-hit Philippines

By 윤민식

Published : Nov. 16, 2013 - 16:02

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The South Korean government said Saturday that it has located the whereabouts of the remaining three missing South Koreans in the typhoon-devastated Philippines, confirming the survival of all 56 Koreans there.

"We've confirmed the survival of all South Koreans who reside in the city of Tacloban and the neighboring areas," said an official at Seoul's foreign ministry, citing the area hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan.

"The government will continue to provide necessary support to them," he added.

At least 4,450 people have been confirmed dead after the super typhoon struck the Philippines last week, according to the data compiled by the U.N. However, the actual death toll is feared to reach as high as 10,000 once clearer information from disaster areas is available. (Yonhap News)