2025 South Korea wildfires

Since March 21, 2025, South Korea had experienced a severe wildfire outbreak involving more than 20 separate blazes occurring simultaneously across the country. The disaster had killed 32 people, including three firefighters and one government employee, and has led to the displacement of more than 37,000 people. The first significant fire occurred in Sancheong County, followed by the most significant fire in Uiseong County, prompting widespread evacuations and mobilizing extensive firefighting resources. In response to the emergency, several provinces were officially designated as disaster zones by the national government.

The wildfires have been deemed the worst in South Korea's history by acting president Han Duck-soo.